Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic located in Chatham, Illinois, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team. The clinic emphasizes a supportive environment that values mentorship and professional growth for both new and experienced veterinarians. Offering diverse cases and a collaborative workplace, they are committed to high-quality medical and surgical care.

Benefits

Competitive annual base salary

Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual

Generous Signing Bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off

Paid license fees

Paid PLIT

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• All experience levels welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs.
• Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries.
• Participate in a structured mentorship program.

Education

Illinois Veterinarian – active and in good standing

Job description

Overview

Capitol Illini Veterinary Services,located in Chatham, Illinois, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! All experience levels are welcome to apply.

About our clinic: Weprovide an excellent environment for veterinarians interested in practicing the highest level of medicine and surgery. Our doctors all have varied interests, which we highly encourage and support.

Capitol Illini Veterinary Services is a full-service small animal hospital, offering the gold standard in medical and surgical care. We believe healthy pets make happy people, and we strive to provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs in the Central Illinois area. We are AHAA Accredited, Cat Friendly, and Fear-Free Certified!

Our diagnostic equipment includes an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasound. We use Intravet for our electronic medical record software. Most importantly, we have phenomenal, experienced support staff who are crucial to the success of patient and client care.

Our doctors perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries and dentistry and we refer to our sister clinic in Springfield for our orthopedic procedures. All our patients undergoing anesthesia have pre-op lab work and receive an IV catheter, IV fluids, and are carefully monitored and recovered by our skilled surgical technicians.

Whether you are a new grad, or an experienced doctor, we are the practice for you! Our supportive work environment enables doctors to pursue their interests in vet med. We are passionate about mentoring and supporting veterinarians through our Mentorship and Leadership Development programs. Our Mentors receive extensive mentorship training and are now Certified Clinical Mentors, so any new graduates can participate in a structured and rewarding mentorship program.

Our Management and medical leadership are committed to supporting our team through career development, continuing education, and personal goals. All Veterinarians will find interesting, diverse, and challenging cases, with a manageable caseload. We promote a respectful, educational, collaborative, and fun workplace environment.

Location:1020 Jason Place, Chatham, IL 62629

About Chatham, IL: We are located just outside of Springfield - the capital city of Illinois, which offers many museums and attractions. You can tour the Lincoln home and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Downtown holds the Arts District, as well as frequent concerts and festivals. There are great restaurants, breweries, and bars to experience. You will be close to the airport, Lake Springfield, and the University of Illinois. Professionally, there are a lot of professional veterinary communities and chapters in the area to connect with.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Veterinarian – active and in good standing
• All Experience levels welcome to apply!

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Generous Signing Bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• Paid license fees
• Paid PLIT
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!