Associate Veterinarian

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine; Orangeville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with maintenance

CE stipend

Vacation time

Professional dues covered

Supplies and clothing stipend

Medical insurance stipend

Liability insurance

Negotiable additional benefits

Job summary

Orangeville Animal Health seeks a skilled mixed animal veterinarian to join our rural Illinois practice. The position emphasizes small animal medicine (about 70%) with opportunities in large animal care (about 30%), in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates hold Illinois and Wisconsin DVM licenses, with DEA licenses. We welcome mentorship, ongoing learning, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM in Illinois and Wisconsin or able to obtain
• DEA and controlled substances licenses required
• Experience in mixed animal practice preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small and large animals
• Share rotating on-call duties for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Mentor and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Tailor services to client needs and support herd health programs

Skills

Mixed animal care

Small animal medicine

Large animal care

DVM licenses IL WI

Education

DVM (US)

Tools

CR Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

IDEXX analyzers

Job description

Orangeville Animal Health is a thriving mixed animal clinic nestled in the picturesque hills of northern Illinois, bordering Wisconsin. Our clinic is approximately one hour from Madison, WI; 45 minutes from Rockford, IL; and one hour from Dubuque, IA. Our rural setting amidst rolling hills offers a tranquil environment for both work and leisure. We prioritize exceptional patient care, client connections, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The successful candidate will share equally in rotating on-call duties for nights, weekends, and holidays, with scheduled time off to compensate. Our services encompass basic medical and surgical options for both small and large animals and a focus on herd health management and consultation services for our large animal clients. We provide after-hours emergency care for our large animal patients only.

Salary is negotiable with skill level, years of practice, and individual interests.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle with maintenance, gas, inventory, vet bed, and insurance
• Stipend for continuing education
• 10 days of personal vacation annually
• 5 days of dedicated CE time per year
• Professional dues covered for IL and WI licenses, IVSMA, AVMA, AABP, and potentially others
• Stipend for necessary supplies and clothing
• Medical insurance stipend
• Liability insurance
• Additional benefits negotiable

Orangeville Animal Health boasts a well-established mixed animal clinic with over 50 years of service to the community. Our small animal clinic, built in 2008, is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools including CR digital X-ray, IDEXX blood analyzer and urinalysis machine, gas anesthesia, ultrasound, and anesthesia monitoring. For large animal care, our clinic features indoor and portable chute systems for cattle, multiple ultrasounds, electro ejaculator, and more.

Our team includes two veterinarians and six support staff members, including a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). Many of our staff have longstanding ties to the practice and the local community.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate mixed animal veterinarian to join our team. While the position ideally encompasses 70% small animal and 30% large animal work, we are open to negotiation based on the candidate's skill set, experience, and availability. Applicants must hold DVM licenses in both Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as DEA and controlled substance licenses. We seek a veterinarian with a solid foundation in veterinary medicine and a willingness to continue learning and growing. Mentorship opportunities are available, and we are open to tailoring the position to accommodate the candidate's specific interests. We welcome all people to apply.