Giving University of Illinois Grads a Head Start on an Incredible Career

Learn Why Hawthorne Animal Hospital is the Right Choice for You

You’ve worked hard over the past four years of vet school to build your skills and talents. When you graduate, you want to put them to good use caring for pets in a career you love.

As one of the only AAHA-accredited animal hospitals in Southern Illinois, Hawthorne Animal Hospital offers new graduates on-the-job training you won’t experience anywhere else. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, a team of nationally-renowned mentors, and ongoing education to help you grow your expertise and excel in your chosen specialty. And because our commitment to our patients is matched only by the respect we have for the veterinarians who care for them, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits.

Discover why so many veterinarians start their careers at Hawthorne – and why so many stay to provide our clients with the best medicine possible!

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Our Recent Visit to U of I

We love meeting face-to-face with tomorrow’s superstar vets! This past <<MONTH>>, Dr. Paul Myer, chief of staff at Hawthorne, spoke with U of I vet school students about the latest developments at our 24/7 animal hospital, including…

We love meeting face-to-face with tomorrow’s superstar vets! This past <<MONTH>>, Dr. Paul Myer, chief of staff at Hawthorne, spoke with U of I vet school students about the latest developments at our 24/7 animal hospital, including…

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Welcome Home to Southern Illinois

Located in Glen Carbon, Ill., Hawthorne gives both city lovers and country dwellers the best of both worlds! Residents of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon enjoy a low cost of living, low crime rates, and a high-quality education system in a close-knit community just two-and-a-half hours from Urbana-Champaign and 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

I had a great experience externing at Hawthorne Animal Hospital. The varying caseload makes it a great experience for students and new graduates. You never know what's going to walk in the door. The staff at Hawthorne is phenomenal. If I ever needed assistance or had a question, everyone would jump in to help or answer it. I never felt overwhelmed or in over my head because I knew I had a smart, friendly, and helpful staff helping me along.

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Hawthorne Animal Hospital, a small animal hospital and veterinary clinic, serves St. Louis Metro East area, including the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Troy, Alton, Granite City, Collinsville, Highland, Wood River, Roxana, Bethalto, Godfrey, Worden, and Hamel.

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