Full Time Emergency Veterinarian

Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is looking for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Elk Grove, IL.

Backed by Thrive’s nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training, you’ll stay focused on what matters most — providing outstanding care and improving patient outcomes.

While you’re committed to the success of your patients, we’re equally committed to yours—supporting you through high-stakes moments, unexpected emergencies, and the times when compassion makes all the difference. You’ll provide emergency care for sick and injured patients while also managing hospitalized cases. You’ll assess and diagnose patients, develop and oversee treatment plans, and partner closely with technicians to ensure high-quality execution of care. Your work will include performing surgeries, delivering critical care, and maintaining an exceptional standard of service for every patient who enters our emergency department.

About Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and Emergency At Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, we are here for your pet’s emergencies. The emergency pet hospital is open 24/7. When your pet has an urgent need and your family’s regular vet is unavailable, our skilled veterinary team is ready to support your pet with compassionate care.

Our team at Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency provides a high level of veterinary care to the Elk Grove community. Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff used to treat your pet.

We are open 24/7 serving the Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

At Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $180K/year. Your Experience & Skills Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required

State Veterinary Board License: Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal rotating or emergency internships is highly recommended

Join Our Team of ThrivERS At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success—yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. ER is our core, and because we do it all, we do ER right.

Benefits – Our Care In Action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health

Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. As a ThrivER, you'll be part of a nationwide community of passionate professionals. Collaborate with top specialists, leveraging our unique integration of emergency and specialty care.

Start Strong with ER Academy Those newer to emergency medicine can apply for and grow through our coveted ER Academy's tailored education.

Explore as a Traveling Emergency Vet Experienced doctors can explore new horizons by joining our team of Thrive traveling emergency vets, supporting hospitals across the country while mentoring colleagues.

Join us and be part of a community that always has your back, from your first day as an ER vet to becoming a leader in the field.

About Thrive Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets.