Job ID: IL9594

Fairview Heights, 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 $120-150k + Production
  • Signing Bonus of $50k!
  • No negative accrual!
  • CE Allowance
  • Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits
  • 401k Match
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
  • Pet care for own pets
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • 100% paid life insurance
  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a hospital looking to hire an Associate Veterinarian on either a full-time or part-time basis. Providing full-service veterinary care, the hospital cares for cats, dogs, and exotic pets including small mammals, pocket pets, and reptiles. This is an excellent opportunity to join a practice offering a varied caseload within a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This role encompasses the full scope of GP responsibilities, providing high-quality preventative, medical, and surgical care across a diverse companion animal and exotic caseload. You will be responsible for consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, surgery, dentistry, and client education while working closely with the veterinary team to deliver exceptional patient care. The hospital offers flexible scheduling with no late nights or on-call duties required, supporting an excellent work-life balance. Whether you’re a new graduate seeking guidance or an experienced DVM looking to expand your skills in surgery, dentistry, or other areas of interest, you’ll have access to hands-on mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

Practice Details
The hospital is open Monday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Tuesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Wednesday from 8:00am to 7:00pm, Thursday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is closed on Sundays. The practice provides the full scope of GP services alongside Urgent Care, allowing clinicians to manage a broad and rewarding caseload. The hospital is equipped with, but not limited to, an In-House Laboratory, Digital Radiography, Digital Dental Radiography, and Ultrasound, providing the technology needed to confidently diagnose and treat a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. The practice holds AVMA and ISVMA certification, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. In addition to comprehensive veterinary care, the hospital also provides boarding and grooming services.

Team
You will be joining a team of 2 DVMs working alongside a dedicated support team with a 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio. The hospital is supported by dedicated veterinary technicians and client service professionals who share a commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care. Led by a supportive leadership team focused on the success and well-being of its associates, the practice fosters a collaborative culture built on teamwork, communication, and professional growth. Together, the team works seamlessly to deliver exceptional patient care and client service while maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment.

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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