Associate Veterinarian

United Veterinary Care; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus after 12 months

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 1

Generous PTO + holidays

CE allowance + upskilling

Paid licensing, DEA, and dues

AVMA PLIT coverage

Fertility and family-building support

Headspace

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Demanes Animal Hospital in Peoria, IL is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a two-doctor team delivering high‑quality care to a diverse caseload of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

You will perform surgeries and dental procedures with support from an experienced team, work up cases with in-house diagnostics, and develop treatment plans while building lasting client relationships in a busy hospital.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or eligible for Illinois licensure.
• Enjoys a busy, high-volume practice.
• Interest in surgery or willingness to develop surgical skills.
• Collaborative, compassionate team player with strong client care.
• Mentorship available for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness, sick and urgent care to a diverse caseload.
• Perform surgical and dental procedures with support from an experienced team.
• Work up cases using in-house diagnostics and advanced procedures.
• Develop treatment plans and build lasting client relationships.
• Collaborate with a highly experienced team in a busy hospital.
• Develop surgical skillset with mentorship and hands-on opportunities.

Skills

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Client relations

Mentorship mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Description

Position at Demanes Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Demanes Animal Hospital | Peoria, IL

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 base salary + production bonus

If you're looking for a practice where every day brings something different, Demanes Animal Hospital offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse caseload of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

Our two-doctor team has built a strong reputation in the Peoria community for compassionate, high-quality care and is known for its expertise with exotics and advanced procedures.

We're a busy, fast-paced hospital with an experienced, tenured technician team that works to the top of their abilities so our doctors can focus on medicine, surgery, and patient care. We're looking for someone who enjoys a high-volume environment, works well as part of a team, and is excited to grow their skills—especially in surgery.

Located near the Peoria Zoo and the historic Forrest Hill Avenue neighborhood, Demanes is part of a charming area of Peoria while offering an interesting and varied caseload.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide high-quality care across wellness, sick, and urgent care appointments
• Perform surgical and dental procedures with support from an experienced team
• Work up cases using in-house diagnostics and advanced procedures
• Develop treatment plans and build lasting client relationships
• Collaborate with a highly experienced team in a busy, efficient hospital
• Develop your surgical skillset with mentorship and hands‑on opportunities

Benefits & Perks

• Guaranteed production bonus after 12 months
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match)
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• CE allowance + clinical upskilling
• Paid licensing, DEA, and professional dues
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Fertility and family-building support (Progyny)
• Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• Employee pet care discounts
• & more

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Illinois
• A veterinarian who enjoys a busy, high-volume environment
• Someone who enjoys surgery or is excited to develop their surgical skills
• A collaborative, compassionate team player who values great client care
• Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are welcome—structured mentorship for a new grad who is eager to learn and grow

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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