The Job Opportunity:
A growing AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Northern Illinois is seeking a Full-Time Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and collaborative medical team.
This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians who enjoy practicing efficient, high-quality medicine while working in a fast-paced and supportive urgent care setting. The role focuses on urgent care cases for an established client base, allowing veterinarians to practice advanced medicine without the pressures of overnight emergency care.
The hospital fosters a culture centered on teamwork, mentorship, compassionate care, and professional growth. Veterinarians are supported by experienced doctors, highly trained technical staff, and access to advanced training opportunities in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and leadership development.
This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding urgent care career while maintaining work-life balance within a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
Practice Information:
This established AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital has built a strong reputation for providing compassionate, fear-free veterinary care and advanced medical services. The hospital is located in a welcoming Illinois community with access to parks, lakes, dining, entertainment, shopping, and nearby metropolitan areas.
Hospital Features:
- AAHA-accredited companion animal practice
- Dedicated urgent care and wellness services
- Fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
- Newly renovated dental suite
- Standalone surgical suite
- Advanced dentistry and ultrasound mentorship opportunities
- Experienced multi-doctor practice environment
- Skilled and collaborative veterinary support staff
- Strong mentorship and continuing education culture
- Loyal and established client relationships
- Positive and supportive workplace environment
Role Responsibilities:
- Examine, diagnose, and treat urgent care and same-day medical cases
- Develop treatment and diagnostic plans for patients
- Perform surgical and urgent care procedures as appropriate
- Utilize diagnostic imaging and laboratory equipment
- Educate clients regarding treatment recommendations and preventive care
- Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians and support staff
- Provide compassionate patient and client care in a fast-paced setting
- Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and ethical standards
Job Applicant Requirements:
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary institution
- Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
- DEA eligibility or ability to obtain
- One to two years of clinical experience preferred
- Confidence in urgent care medicine and surgery preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to collaborative medicine and patient advocacy
- Ability to thrive in a supportive and team-oriented environment
- Ability to safely handle patients and equipment as needed
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary with negotiable compensation based on experience
- Generous sign-on bonus available
- Production and bonus incentives
- Unlimited personal time
- Flexible scheduling options
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing education allowance and licensure reimbursement
- Advanced mentorship and leadership development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Relocation assistance available
- DVM referral program
- No negative accrual
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