Urgent Care Veterinarian

Become an Urgent Care Doctor at Scout Veterinary Urgent Care

What if your next role wasn’t just about treating pets—but about shaping the future of veterinary urgent care?

At  Scout , we have a clear vision on urgent care and how this unique specialty fits into our profession and our communities. We’re clear about what we do (and don’t do), so you can focus on delivering excellent care and doing what's right for your patients. Our same-day and next-day appointment structure aims to truly partner with primary care and ER, allowing us to treat more sick and injured pets while creating a sustainable, fulfilling career for veterinary professionals. Urgent care can be stressful for pet parents, so our clinics are designed to make life easier—for our teams and for our clients. Our goal is to reduce friction at every step so that clients and professionals alike can focus on what matters most, helping pets. 

As a Scout doctor, you’ll manage 14–18 patients per day, ranging from last-minute needs to complex cases requiring diagnostics and nursing care. You’ll handle true urgent care and stable emergencies, supported by:

• Digital Radiography
• Modern Ultrasound technology
• Full IDEXX In-House Lab
• Highly capable support staff (3 back of house team members working alongside you)  

We don’t do overnight hospitalization or major surgeries—but we do empower our doctors to explore comprehensive answers and build strong referral relationships.

Who You Are

• Licensed DVM in Illinois
• 2+ years in GP or ER (internship preferred)
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrive in fast-paced settings
• Strong communicator with a growth mindset
• Committed to medical excellence and psychological safety

Schedule & Commitments

• 40-hour average clinical week
• 10am–8pm clinic hours
• Monthly DVM/team meetings

Compensation & Benefits

We offer all the benefits you’ve come to expect – and then some.

• $150k-$160k base + 20% production (no exclusions, no negative accrual)YES! You read that right. It’s easy for us, it’s easy for you. Everyone wins! Calculating your production  shouldn’t take a math degree.
• Financial and professional growth opportunities
• Discretionary funds (in addition to CE allowance)
• Unlimited CE allowance, license & uniform support
• 401(k) with match after 90 days
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development support

Why Scout?

We care... a lot. Founded by 2 DVMs we have an employee and team first philosophy. We are servant leaders that are always willing to put in the work to do what's right. We support our teams with structured on-boarding, quarterly check-ins and give the flexibility to all our clinicians to make the best decisions for patients and teams. 

We’re building something meaningful—and we’re doing it together.

Whether you’re here to focus on your craft or help shape the future of our growing network—or both—you’ll find purpose, support, and possibility here.

We lean into innovation. In an age where AI is changing the landscape, we are embracing the future in ways that support the people needed to deliver care. 

If you are wondering what it's like to work with a group that values your voice, your growth, and a patient first approach, Let's talk. We are building something truly unique and are excited to share our vision.