Job ID: IL34677

Chicago, Illinois, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

$120,000 - $150,000

Hours

Full Time

Equipment Digital X-Ray Digital Dental X-Ray Ultrasound In-House Labs

Recruiter

Sian Goss

+1 (872) 225-5642

Associate Veterinarian

The Package

Salary up to $150,000 (Annual)

  • Base Salary of $120-150k
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
  • Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Personal Pet Discounts

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its team. The practice provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats alongside veterinary services for exotic pets, including small mammals, reptiles and birds. The hospital is committed to delivering a high standard of medicine within a supportive and collaborative environment, combining preventative care with advanced diagnostics, medical treatment and surgical services.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care across a varied caseload, building long-term relationships with clients and taking responsibility for patients from diagnosis through treatment. Clinical services include wellness and preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, pain management, endocrinology, ophthalmology, reproductive medicine and care for exotic and pocket pets. Surgical capabilities include spay and neuter procedures, mass removals, cystotomies and dental surgery. The veterinarian will communicate findings and treatment plans clearly with clients, helping them make informed decisions about their pets’ care, while collaborating closely with the wider veterinary and support team. A DVM degree and valid state veterinary license in good standing are required.

Practice Details
The hospital operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The practice is AAHA accredited, with its medical protocols covering areas including diagnostics, surgery and pain management. Diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, blood and laboratory testing and tonometry, alongside comprehensive anesthesia and patient monitoring. Services include wellness and preventative medicine, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, microchipping, vaccinations, parasite control, puppy and kitten care, senior care, euthanasia, health certificates, reproductive services, endocrinology, ophthalmology and care for exotic and small mammal patients. The hospital also has access to internal specialty consultations and additional clinical resources to support the management of more complex cases.

Team
The hospital has a team of four DVMs who work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team. The working environment places an emphasis on collaboration, clinical excellence and maintaining a positive hospital culture. Veterinarians also have access to a wider network of experienced professionals for specialty consultation and clinical support, while continuing education and professional development opportunities support longer-term career growth.

Candidate Requirements 

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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