Associate Veterinarian - $25k Sign-On Bonus

Pay : $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Privately owned, multi-site small-animal practice with modern medicine and longer appointment times
• $200,000+ total earnings potential with strong base (no negative accrual) plus production $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation allowance, and student-loan reimbursement plan
• Four-day workweek, alternating Saturdays, and no overnights thanks to local 24-hour ER partners
• True mentorship culture, optimal doctor-to-tech ratios, and experienced support staff
• Advanced tools at your fingertips : in-house diagnostics, digital radiology and dental, ultrasound, laser therapy, PRP and stem-cell therapy, full anesthetic monitoring.

Location

On-site in Chicago across three state-of-the-art hospitals. Weekday hours end at 6 p.m., Saturdays close at 2 p.m., and Sundays are closed to protect work-life balance.

Note

Must hold (or be eligible for) an active Illinois DVM / VMD license and be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Our Client

Our client is a progressive, privately owned small-animal hospital group known for longer appointment times, tailored care plans, and a supportive, team-first environment. Leadership invests in technology, CE, and people so veterinarians can practice the medicine theyre proud of.

Job Description

Deliver high-quality, client-centered small-animal medicine and surgery

Build trusted relationships through education and clear, compassionate communication

Create diagnostic and treatment plans using full in-house lab, digital imaging, and advanced modalities

Perform dental procedures with digital dental radiography and high standards of pain management

Collaborate in a collegial, mentorship-friendly setting with strong doctor-to-tech support

Contribute to protocol refinement, quality initiatives, and a positive hospital culture

Qualifications

DVM / VMD degree and Illinois licensure (or ability to obtain promptly)

Comfortable with general medicine, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery

Strong communicator who enjoys client education and teamwork

Openness to mentorship (giving or receiving) and commitment to fear-free, low-stress handling

Why Youll Love Working Here

Private ownership, empowered clinical decision-making, and zero corporate red tape

Structured mentorship, funded CE (40 hours + fully paid conference, airfare, hotel, and wet labs)

Comprehensive benefits : multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, STD with parental leave, LTD, life / AD&D, pre-paid legal, 401(k) with match, VIN / Plumbs, licenses / dues, uniforms 160 hours PTO + sick time, holiday pay, excellent pet-care discounts, and the ability to bring your pet to work (where appropriate)

JPC-452

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance