Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Atlas is excited to be working with a well-established, privately owned veterinary hospital in Chicago that has been under the same ownership for 36 years.

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The practice has built a distinctive reputation with a carefully established client base that values high-quality medicine and is willing to invest in recommended care. For a veterinarian who enjoys internal medicine, dentistry, and taking the time to get cases right, this is an opportunity to work outside the constraints often associated with corporate practice.

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The hospital operates from a renovated Victorian building with contemporary facilities and modern equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and a full surgical setup. General practice is the focus, with particular strengths in internal medicine and dentistry. Routine procedures include spays, neuters, dental work, and mass removals, while complex surgery and cases requiring overnight monitoring are referred to nearby specialist hospitals. Appointments typically run for 30 to 45 minutes, with doctors able to shape their schedule around their approach to consultations.

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The team includes experienced veterinarians, 10 certified veterinary technicians, and skilled veterinary assistants, with doctors supported by two team members. Staff retention is unusually strong, with several veterinarians having worked alongside the owner for 20 to 25 years. The practice has a serious commitment to Fear Free care, and this is reflected in how the team approaches patients, clients, and one another. The owner is looking to bring in another experienced clinician who can contribute to the team while helping maintain its standards as long-serving doctors gradually look towards reducing their hours.

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This role will suit a veterinarian who enjoys the clinical and communication side of general practice. Clients expect clear explanations, thorough recommendations, and a doctor who is comfortable discussing the best course of care. The ideal person will be confident in their clinical judgement, comfortable acknowledging when they need a second opinion, and able to work well with a highly experienced support team. The typical schedule is four days per week with a rotating Saturday coverage approximately once a month. Sundays are closed, there is no routine overnight emergency requirement, and part-time arrangements may be considered.

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Key highlights

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• Independent, privately owned Chicago practice with 36 years under the same ownership
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• Established, high-end client base that values comprehensive care and recommended diagnostics and treatment
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• Strong clinical focus on internal medicine and dentistry
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• Modern, well-equipped hospital in a renovated Victorian building
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• Digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and full surgical facilities
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• Routine general practice surgery, with complex procedures referred to nearby specialists
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• 30 to 45-minute consultations, giving doctors time for clinical work and client education
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• 10 certified veterinary technicians and experienced veterinary assistant
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• Exceptional staff retention, with several veterinarians having 20 to 25 years of tenure
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• Fear Free principles are central to the hospital's approach to patient care
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• Four-day working week, one rotating Saturday a month
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• No routine overnight emergency or on-call requirement
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• Production-based earning structure with the potential for high earnings in an established practice
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• Flexible approach to start date and potential part-time working arrangements
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About you

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• DVM degree with at least three solid years of post-graduate clinical experience
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• Illinois veterinary licence, or eligibility to obtain one
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• Strong clinical grounding in internal medicine and dentistry
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• Enjoys discussing cases, explaining medical recommendations, and educating clients
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• Comfortable delivering thorough, high-quality care to clients who expect clear recommendations
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• Committed and certified in Fear Free
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• Works well with experienced technicians, assistants, and fellow veterinarians
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Benefits

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• Production-based compensation, high earning potential with established clientele
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• 401k retirement plan
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• Comprehensive health insurance
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• Licenses, insurance, and professional memberships fully covered
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• Generous PTO plus holidays off
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• $2,500 annual CE allowance with dedicated time off
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• Staff and pet care discounts
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