Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Pet care for own pets

100% paid professional liability coverage

Flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Medical Director to lead its veterinary team. Responsibilities include overseeing patient care and clinical quality, implementing protocols, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a DVM or VMD with at least five years of experience, and skills in urgent care or surgeries are advantageous. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.
• Experience in launching or scaling veterinary clinics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead veterinarian on the clinic floor, overseeing patient care.
• Implement clinical protocols and mentor team members.
• Collaborate to deliver urgent and primary care.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary clinical experience

Mentorship

Urgent care

Dentistry

Surgery

Education

DVM or VMD

Job description

Our client is a hospital currently hiring for a Clinical Medical Director to lead its veterinary team in Chicago, Illinois. This innovative practice focuses on delivering both primary and urgent care services for companion animals.

Overview

Clinical Medical Director role supervising patient care, clinical quality, team development, and operations at a multi-location veterinary practice in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead veterinarian on the clinic floor, overseeing patient care, clinical quality, and team development.


• Implement protocols, drive clinical standards, mentor veterinarians and nurses, and contribute to operational strategy and clinic growth.


• Collaborate with the team to deliver urgent and primary care in a modern veterinary model.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD with a minimum of five years of clinical experience.


• Leadership or mentorship experience. Background in urgent care, dentistry, or surgery is a plus.


• Experience launching or scaling veterinary clinics is a plus.

Practice Model & Locations

The practice combines urgent and primary care in a modern veterinary model, with locations in Logan Square, Roscoe Village, Clybourn (Lincoln Park), and a forthcoming site in Forest Park. Facilities support a diverse caseload and emphasize innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-first care. The culture supports strategic thinking, medical autonomy, and professional growth.

Team & Culture

The team operates with a 3:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio and emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and a shared commitment to elevating veterinary care across the network.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $145,000–$200,000 per year


• Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA; infertility benefits


• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave


• Pet care for own pets


• 100% paid professional liability coverage


• 100% paid short-term disability insurance


• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Other


• Industry: Veterinary Services

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