Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an established, growing veterinary practice with a loyal clientele.

• New graduates receive hands-on mentorship, while experienced DVMs enjoy the autonomy to practice their way.

• Build lasting client relationships and grow your caseload with a strong, engaged patient base.

• Be part of a collaborative team that values high-quality medicine and professional development.

What You'll Find Here

• A welcoming, team-oriented environment with experienced veterinarians and skilled credentialed veterinary technicians.

• A modern, spacious medical facility equipped for comprehensive veterinary care.

• Diverse services, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, advanced imaging, and laser therapy.

• A culture of knowledge-sharing, respect, and continuous learning.

Compensation + Schedule

• Salary: $115,000–$130,000 annually, negotiable based on experience.

• Up to $50,000 in sign-on bonuses.

• Average 3.75-day workweek.

• Three-day weekend every other weekend.

• Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time opportunities.

• Relocation assistance available.

What You'll Do

• Examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals.

• Perform diagnostic testing, collect samples, and interpret results.

• Provide preventive care recommendations and discuss treatment options with clients.

• Perform surgery and prescribe medications as appropriate.

• Counsel clients on end-of-life care.

• Maintain accurate medical records and follow veterinary ethics, regulations, and practice policies.

What You Bring

• DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.

• Appropriate state veterinary licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD credentials.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Professional, courteous interactions with clients and colleagues.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and safely handle heavier patients or equipment with assistance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match.

• Unlimited personal time.

• Continuing education and licensure reimbursement.

• Career development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.

• DVM referral program.

Life in Northern Illinois

Enjoy small-town living near the scenic Rock River, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. This welcoming community offers a relaxed lifestyle while keeping larger metropolitan areas within driving distance for dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions.

Interested in learning more? We'd love to start a confidential conversation and share additional details about this opportunity.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.