Summer Locum Urgent Care Veterinarian

About Scout Veterinary Urgent Care: We offer same‑day and next‑day urgent care appointments to truly fill the gap between routine primary care and the ER. We see a wide variety of urgent appointments while being extremely clear about what we don’t do. This supports our teams to help more sick and injured pets every day while allowing our doctors to have clear boundaries. About the role This veterinarian will primarily support our Wheaton clinic (1962 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189). At Scout, it is important that each clinic provides excellent care, sustains a healthy culture, and is supported to deliver the Scout experience. As an urgent care doctor at Scout, you will be a key part of our team. Case load: Scout doctors manage approximately 10‑18 patients daily. Cases span from routine last‑minute care to more intricate cases that require in‑house diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care. The heartbeat of our caseload lies in true urgent care cases and stable emergencies. Facilities and Tools Each clinic is set up with intention and built for the modern client. We have a full in‑house diagnostic lab, digital radiology, ultrasound, and more. We provide AI‑enabled scribe access for all team members and robust inter and intra clinic communication channels. Partnerships Recognizing that urgent care is often just the initial chapter in a pet’s medical narrative, Scout takes pride in empowering our doctors to explore the comprehensive answers our patients and clients both need and deserve. We actively foster robust relationships with referral partners to ensure our doctors have a wealth of resources at their fingertips when pets and clients require assistance beyond the bounds of Scout’s doors. Schedule 10 hour shift (arrive 9:45 AM, clinic closes at 8 PM) Open 7 days a week Locum position would cover 3 to 4 days a week including every other weekend. We offer optional shifts at our other Chicagoland locations for doctors looking to maximize the financial opportunity. About you Licensed DVM in Illinois with 2+ years of experience in small animal general practice or emergency medicine (completion of 1 year rotating small animal internship desired) Detail oriented, well‑organized and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment Professional who is an excellent verbal and written communicator Positive, can‑do attitude. You run toward new opportunities and believe your abilities can be improved through effort, learning and persistence. Willing to engage in judgement free dialog to foster a culture of psychological safety Takes medical excellence very seriously AND knows there is more to life than work Responsibilities Deliver superior medicine and an excellent customer experience Oversee patient triage and evaluation Provide examination, diagnostic recommendations, and treatment to scheduled and walk‑in appointments Provide clear, transparent, and prompt communication with clients and referral partners regarding patient status, diagnostic and treatment plans, estimates, and follow‑up care Stabilize patients for transfer to a local emergency/specialty hospital, as needed Develop follow up plans with patient’s primary care veterinarian as needed Maintenance of referral relationships via communication with care partners Job Type: Full‑time. Open to 1099 or W2 contracts. Additional Information: We are open to discussing and covering housing and travel arrangements. Job Type: Full‑time Benefits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Experience Veterinary: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr