Company Profile
Veterinary Specialty Center
Company Overview
At Veterinary Specialty Center we believe that the enormous impact of the high-tech, state-of-the-art services we provide compels us to expand our mission. We not only want VSC to be an organization that is good but an organization that does good; for our patients, clients, referring veterinarians, staff, community and the environment. We take this social and environmental responsibility very seriously; it shapes our unique culture and guides our growth and business decisions.
It’s the reason we were named a Chicago Tribune Top 100 Workplace
It’s the reason we were the first veterinary hospital in the US to receive B-Corporation Certification
It’s the reason why we are one of the first hospitals in the Chicago-area to achieve VECCS Level I Trauma Certification (one of just twelve veterinary hospitals internationally)
This helps differentiate us from other specialty hospitals. We lead the way in progressive medical treatments and are one of the few private hospitals to offer –
3 Tesla MRI
64 Slice CT Scan
Hemodialysis
Plasmapheresis
Stents
Non-invasive cardiac surgical procedures
In-house Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory with a Pathologist on staff
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Immunotherapy
Apheresis
We also heavily promote community involvement including organized staff volunteer days and paid time off so that our staff can volunteer for organizations that are close to their hearts.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
First in the Midwest to offer hemodialysis to companion animals. Veterinary Specialty Center is the only private practice in middle-America and one of 10 nationally to offer hemodialysis
First facility in the Chicagoland area to offer radiation therapy to companion animals
First private practice in Illinois to offer oncology services
First private practice in Illinois with a board-certified anesthesiologist on staff
First private practice in Illinois to offer 3 Tesla MRI and 64-slice CT scans
First practice in Illinois to offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Only practice in Illinois offering thermography
First practice in Illinois offering Acoustic Compression Therapy (ACT)
Only practice in Illinois with a licensed counselor and grief support group
First and only practice in Illinois to offer immunotherapy and apheresis for companion animals
Hosts the largest, no-cost, annual continuing education event for veterinarians and technicians in the Chicago-area.
One of only a few practices nationally to offer Fluoroscopy
One of the few practices with technicians boarded in emergency, critical care and internal medicine
Nutrition consults available
In-house laboratory and pathologist from the University of Illinois’ Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Benefits
401k match
Pet insurance coverage for up to two pets
Quarterly staff outings
Employee Assistance Program
On-site bistro with fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and incidentals
On-site licensed clinical professional counselor for clients and staff
Telehealth services through Teladoc
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Bereavement leave