Associate Veterinarian

Golden State Humane Society; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

River Heights Veterinary Hospital seeks a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to provide innovative small animal care in a cutting-edge facility. With excellent mentorship, competitive compensation, and a collaborative environment, this role is ideal for newly graduated or early-career veterinarians eager to advance their skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools

Continuing Education with Hands-on Wet Labs

Qualifications

• New grads and early career veterinarians welcome.
• Eager to develop within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical services.
• Manage diverse caseloads with autonomy.

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - River Heights Veterinary Hospital

Full-Time

Great mentorship opportunities for New Grads/Early Career Veterinarians

Location: Oswego, IL (Southwest suburbs of Chicago)

Join the River Heights Veterinary Hospital team! We are a cutting-edge veterinary practice focused on delivering exceptional medical services and heartfelt care in a contemporary, comprehensive facility. We are seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian who aligns with our enthusiasm for innovative small animal veterinary care and is eager to develop within a supportive and dynamic team. Part-time opportunities are also available.

About Our Hospital:

Focus on high-quality medicine and surgery with state-of-the-art equipment, including ultrasound, digital radiographs, and in-house lab.
2 doctor AAHA-accredited practice
Highly skilled/Credentialed and tenured staff
Feline Friendly Practice
Opportunities for growth in surgery, pet rehab, dentistry, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and more!
Deeply rooted in the community and collaborate with local Feline Rescues.
Dedicated, cutting-edge dental suite

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth
Comprehensive health benefits – qualify for Full-time benefits at 30 hrs a week or more
Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
Paid parental and purr-ental leave
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Personalized care for every family-forming journey
401(k) match
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan management tools and assistance
$25k Sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, and assistance available
Continuing Education with Hands-on Wet Labs
Enrollment in our mentorship program is available to new grads, early career veterinarians, veterinarians making a lane change, or returning to clinical practice


Why River Heights Veterinary Hospital?

Collaborative, Supportive Environment: Work alongside a skilled, compassionate team with diverse expertise.
Diverse Caseload with the autonomy to manage your own cases.
Our Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

If you're eager to positively impact the lives of pets and their families while advancing your career in a cutting-edge facility, we invite you to apply!

Prosal Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and the scope of services provided. Plus, no negative accrual. Annual Full-time base salary range of $120k-$160k.