Veterinarian

Job Description

Carriage Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing, full-service small animal practice in Lombard, IL, just 20 miles west of Chicago.

We're looking for a veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive team environment while continuing to grow professionally. Whether you're a new graduate looking for structured mentorship or an experienced DVM looking for a collaborative team and opportunities to grow, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Carriage?

• $120,000-$140,000 base salary + production with no negative accrual
• 4-day workweek
• Relocation assistance available
• Surgical and dental opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• 401(k) with company match
• Ample PTO and paid holidays
• Access to PetOne Veterinary Training Center, NVA's state-of-the-art training facility offering hands-on training in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, leadership, and more
• Supportive, collaborative team focused on excellent medicine and patient care

A Well-Equipped Practice

Carriage provides the tools and technology needed to practice high-quality medicine, including:

• Dedicated dental suite with digital dental X-ray
• Surgical suite with surgical and cold lasers
• In-house laboratory
• Fully stocked pharmacy
• Five spacious exam rooms

Mentorship & Career Growth

New graduates are welcomed into the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program, providing:

• One-on-one surgical and medical support from a dedicated Illinois mentor
• A cohort of fellow new graduate DVMs across Illinois
• Planned social and team-building events
• Wellness programming focused on stress management and work-life balance
• Additional opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development through NVA and PetOne

Experienced veterinarians will have the opportunity to practice with autonomy, develop their surgical or dental interests, and collaborate with a supportive team while continuing to grow their skills.

Why Lombard?

Located in Chicago's western suburbs, Lombard offers easy access to downtown Chicago while providing a welcoming community, excellent restaurants and shopping, parks, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside of work.

If you're looking for a practice where you can grow your career, practice great medicine, and have the support to thrive, Carriage Animal Hospital could be the right fit.


National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.