Career Center

We would love the opportunity to connect with you with you and see where you are in your career! We welcome individuals looking for externship opportunities, new graduates, and those looking for a career change to fit their emotional, mental, and work/life balance needs.

Lincoln Way Animal Hospital is located in beautiful south-central Pennsylvania and has been serving our community for over seven decades (Established in 1952 with only 3 owners.) (http://mylwah.com/) / [https://www.facebook.com/mylwah)]). 
 
We are a 3-doctor primary care veterinary clinic (Dr. Emily Shew, Virginia-Maryland V’02, Dr. Emily Brydon, Illinois V’20, Dr. Anita Varkey, U. Penn V'23) that provides evidence based preventative medicine and surgical care for dog, cats, exotics, hobby farm animals, and small ruminants. (Two associates likes to keep up with variety of species, while the other sticks exclusively with traditional SA/Exotic appointments.) Our services are by appointment include:
 
• Wellness examinations for all life stages
• Vaccinations
• Professional Dental cleaning
• Routine and preventative surgeries 
• Elective surgeries (lump/mass removal, cystotomy, cherry eye correction, entropion correction, ear hematoma repair, exploratory; etc)
• Comprehensive Exams
• Diagnosis and Treatment/Management of injuries and disease
• Ultrasound
• Digital X-ray                                                                                                                          • Endoscopy with hope to expand to rhinoscopy services                                                     • Planning a building remodel to include a new dental suite, new treatment space, kennel expansion, additional exam room spaces

After hours and weekend urgent care and emergency care are currently referred to a local ER across the PA/MD line about 20 minutes away from our hospital.

Along with a high staff retention, fabulous culture, we are a close knit, but professional family-oriented staff, which is among our strongest qualities. We pride ourselves in quality over quantity, attention to detail, and thoroughness. (Team members who have come from other practices have referred to our hospital as a “unicorn hospital”.). We have a skilled and experienced technical staff. 

You have the flexibility to create your own schedule, (including 3-day weekends and typically 8-hour appointment days) appointment types, professional growth and development, and finding a niche that you have special interest in taking the lead on. We are here to support and help develop your interests! For newer graduates or those wanting to sharpen their clinical skills, we have mentorship, growth, and leadership opportunities to help you develop your confidence into the clinician that you aspire to be.

We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PVMA/AVMA reimbursement, DEA license, CE compensation, Base Salary starting at $100K, plus ProSal bonuses (yearly $120,000-180,000), mental health assistance, generous sign on bonuses, student loan assistance/forgiveness, maternity/paternity leave, and moving allowances; etc

We are looking for:

• A compassionate and energetic veterinarian

• A strong communicator who loves building rapport and long-lasting relationships with clients

• An enthusiastic person who possesses strong emotional intelligence and is a team player and works well with other in high emotional and high-pressure situations.

• Welcomes collaboration, change, and growth

AND if you've taken the time to read all of this, we would be happy to answer any questions and welcome the chance to speak more with you! Should you be interested in our employment opportunities, please feel free to reach out! We look forward to speaking with you!

My Best,
Alicia A. Shelly
Hospital Manager
Lincoln Way Animal Hospital

• New graduates are encouraged to apply, experienced veterinarians- our practice is keen to support your career and help you flourish!
• DVM/VMD/NAVLE degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• DEA License (can be acquired upon hire at the practice's expense)
• Active State License (can be acquired upon hire)
• Proficient surgical and general medicine experience
• A compassionate and energetic veterinarian
• A strong communicator who loves building rapport and long-lasting relationships with clients
• An enthusiastic person who possesses strong emotional intelligence and is a team player and works well with other in high emotional and high pressure situations.
• Welcomes collaboration, change, and growth 

About Lincoln Way Animal Hospital

Lincoln Way Animal Hospital is a full-service primary care veterinary clinic in Chambersburg, PA, committed to preventative care to keep your pet happy and healthy. We value quality over quantity and practice evidence-based medicine. When your furry companion is not feeling their best, our team is ready to provide proper diagnostics and treatment to get them back on their feet again. Our animal hospital is made up of a knowledgeable caring veterinary team who will treat your pet like they are one of their own. At Lincoln Way Animal Hospital, we're here for the pets in our community.

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