Associate Vet — Adventure, Work-Life Balance, Relocation

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Short- & long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid licensure and professional dues

VIN membership

CE allowance + additional paid CE days

Job summary

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, long-standing team. We offer a supportive, low-drama workplace with a focus on compassionate patient care and work-life balance; relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

You’ll perform wellness exams, diagnostic workups, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, using digital radiography and in-house Idexx lab.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD graduate from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain before start.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Collaborative, communicative team player.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Additional earnings: bonus opportunities and production pay.
• PTO and disability coverage; licensure and dues paid; VIN membership.
• CE allowance and additional paid CE days.

Responsibilities

• Perform small animal wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostic workups.
• Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry services.
• Utilize digital imaging and in-house diagnostics.
• Mentor support staff and build client relationships.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

DVM/VMD from AVMA-accredited program

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house Idexx lab

Dentistry capabilities

Full GP services

Job description

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, long-standing team. We offer a supportive, low-drama workplace with a focus on compassionate patient care and work-life balance; relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

You’ll perform wellness exams, diagnostic workups, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, using digital radiography and in-house Idexx lab.