Associate Veterinarian

Tired of 15-minute appointments, packed schedules and feeling like there’s never enough time to practice good medicine?

Atlas is excited to be representing a well-established, independently owned small animal hospital with deep roots in its local community. The practice has built a loyal client base and a long-standing team by putting continuity, good medicine and genuine relationships at the centre of how it operates. With appointments booked weeks ahead, the hospital is now looking to add another veterinarian to meet continued demand.

The practice offers a well-rounded small animal GP caseload, with a particularly strong surgical and dental component alongside wellness and preventative care. Surgery includes high-volume spay and neuter work, mass removals and other routine procedures, while dentistry accounts for a significant part of the caseload. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, a full surgical suite and dedicated dental equipment.

The team is experienced and highly collaborative, with many support staff having been with the practice for years. Technicians are highly involved across surgery and appointments and are treated as an important part of the clinical team. The owners remain closely involved in the practice and have built an environment where veterinarians have independence in their clinical decisions while still having experienced colleagues around them to discuss cases and develop their skills.

The practice is looking for another full-time DVM who can contribute across appointments, surgery and dentistry, although there is flexibility for someone who prefers a more appointment-focused role.

Key highlights

· Independently owned small animal hospital with a strong connection to its local community

· Loyal client base with strong continuity of care

· Appointment book consistently filled weeks in advance

· Broad GP caseload covering wellness, preventative care, surgery and dentistry

· Dental caseload, including extractions

· Digital radiography, ultrasound and in-house laboratory equipment

· Full surgical suite and dedicated dental equipment

· Long-tenured veterinary and technical team

· Fear free techniques prioritised

· Clinical autonomy with experienced colleagues for case discussion and support

· No ER or mobile work, with a focus on scheduled daytime GP

· New graduates considered with dedicated mentorship

· Support for veterinarians looking to develop additional clinical interests

About you

· Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

· Hold an Illinois veterinary license or have the ability to obtain one

· Comfortable with or interested in developing skills in GP surgery and dentistry

· Confident performing routine procedures such as spays, neuters and mass removals

· Values thoughtful, appropriate medicine without unnecessary treatment

· Comfortable making independent clinical decisions while working as part of a team

Benefits

· Competitive base salary plus production bonus of up to 23%

· Fully paid health, dental and vision insurance, including family coverage

· 4–5 weeks paid time off

· Additional 2 weeks dedicated to continuing education

· $1,500 annual CE allowance

· Professional memberships and subscriptions, including VIN and PLUMS, covered

· All licensing fees covered

· No on-call or emergency work

· Structured daytime schedule designed to support work-life balance