Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

CE Allowance

PTO

Holidays

Licenses/ Dues/ Memberships

Personal Pet Discounts

Parental Leave

Liability Insurance

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join a privately owned, AHAA Accredited veterinary hospital serving dogs and cats in Illinois. The role emphasizes wellness, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, nutrition, and behavior, with a focus on autonomy and work-life balance.

The practice operates 36–40 hours over four days, with a four-hour Saturday shift every three weeks, and offers modern tech, supportive culture, and opportunities to pursue clinical

Qualifications

• Must hold the degree(s) to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain a state license.
• Must have the right to work in the USA or obtain the required visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for canine and feline patients, including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, nutrition, and behavior.
• Deliver high-quality medicine in a family-style clinic with clinical autonomy and modern technology.
• Collaborate with a small team of three DVMs and technicians to support patient care.

Skills

Surgery

Diagnostics

Preventive Medicine

Dental Care

Microchipping

Behavioural Consultations

Education

DVM / Veterinarian degree

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a privately owned, AHAA Accredited veterinary hospital seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its established small animal team. The hospital provides comprehensive care for cats and dogs and is focused on delivering high-quality, modern veterinary medicine within a supportive, family-style environment. The practice has been serving its community since 1975 and combines the personal feel of a small clinic with advanced medical technology, clinical autonomy, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care for canine and feline patients, including wellness examinations, preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, nutritional counselling, behavioural consultations, and treatment of sick patients. A typical day is composed of either appointments or surgical procedures in the morning followed by a two-hour break, allowing for lunch and admin time, after which all doctors go into appointments for the afternoon. Appointment lengths are never shorter than 30 minutes and may extend to 60 minutes for sick or more complex patients, allowing doctors time to provide thoughtful care and communicate clearly with clients. Doctors rotate through the surgical schedule, although the practice is willing to accommodate individual clinical interests, including veterinarians who prefer a heavier surgical caseload or those who focus primarily on appointments. The role is open to experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with previous experience supporting doctors at the beginning of their careers.

Practice Details

The hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Full‑time doctors work between 36 and 40 hours across a four‑day working week and cover one four‑hour Saturday shift every three weeks. The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, comprehensive in‑house laboratory equipment, a cytology analyser, a dental machine, a dedicated surgical suite, therapeutic laser technology, paperless medical records, and an AI medical scribe. Services include routine wellness care, vaccinations, preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, microchipping, nutritional counselling, behavioural consultations, allergy care, pharmacy services, and online prescription and food ordering. The hospital is AAHA accredited and one doctor is individually Fear Free certified. The practice supports medical autonomy without micromanagement and is comfortable referring patients to specialty hospitals when this is in their best interests.

Team

The hospital currently has three DVMs and provides a one‑to‑one technician‑to‑doctor ratio, alongside an additional technician who manages technician appointments. The wider team includes experienced staff members, some of whom have worked at the hospital for more than 17 years, and the practice is currently recruiting additional technicians. The hospital has cultivated a close‑knit, supportive culture where colleagues assist one another and benefit from the familiarity and personal atmosphere of a small family clinic. The team values longevity, communication, mutual support, and giving doctors the freedom to practise medicine according to their own clinical judgement.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package

Salary up to $170,000 (Annual)

• Base Salary of $140-170k plus production bonuses
• No Negative Accrual
• Health Insurance contributions of $500 p/m
• 401k Retirement Plan
• $1500 CE Allowance
• 15 Days PTO
• Sick Days Paid
• Holidays
• Licenses/ Dues/ Memberships (AVMA, VIN, PLIT)
• Personal Pet Discounts
• 1 Month Paid Parental Leave
• Liability Insurance

Hours: Full Time