Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary care provider as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Worth Animal Hospital, located near Chicago. This role offers an opportunity to grow through mentorship, deliver high-quality care for both companion animals and exotics, and collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting both professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

401k Retirement Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Illinois.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care, wellness exams, and diagnostics.
• Work collaboratively within a mentorship environment.
• Educate clients on pet care and wellness.

Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Client Relationship Management

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, at VCA Worth Animal Hospital, in Palos Hills IL, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at [e-mail]

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Why Join the Team?

• AAHA-Certified, Multi-Doctor Practice: Our team has been delivering exceptional care to pets in the southwest Chicago suburbs for decades. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we uphold the highest standards of veterinary care. With minimal turnover, our dedicated staff includes team members who have been with us for 10–20+ years, creating a family-like culture focused on collaboration.

• Mentorship and Support: VCA takes pride in helping new veterinarians grow. Newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) will receive personalized mentorship through our structured 6-month mentorship program within a collaborative environment.

• Expansive Services: We provide care for companion animals and exotics, with mentorship available for those interested in treating exotic species. Our hospital is equipped with EMR systems, and we’re actively involved in externship programs with local CVT students from vet tech colleges.

• A Prime Location: Situated just 25 miles south of Chicago, VCA Worth is near scenic forest preserves, offering hiking, fishing, and outdoor activities. The surrounding suburbs, such as Oak Brook and Orland Park, provide ample shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Schedule

We offer flexible scheduling options and emphasize work-life balance. Our facility is closed on Sundays.

Cases

Our practice offers a comprehensive range of primary care, wellness exams, and preventive care services, along with diagnostics and treatments for exotics.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (IL), or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital [Link to hospital website]

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.