Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $75k

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401k match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Professional liability coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

CE Allowance

Pet care for own pets

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is assisting a well-established veterinary hospital in Rolling Meadows, IL, to find an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join a busy small animal practice focused on cats and dogs.

The role offers a competitive base salary with production incentives, a $75k sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, team-oriented environment that values high-quality medicine, client education, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must hold the DVM or equivalent and be eligible to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain a state veterinary license for the state of employment.
• Must have legal right to work in the USA or obtain the necessary visa.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals (cats and dogs; occasional rabbit or other small animal).
• Diagnose illness and injury and provide medical and surgical care.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results.
• Prescribe medications and advise clients on preventive care and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with veterinary ethics.
• Provide compassionate guidance for end-of-life care.

Skills

Small animal care

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital radiology

Ultrasound

In-house laboratory

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a veterinary hospital seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join their well-established small animal practice. The hospital primarily treats cats and dogs, with the occasional rabbit or other small animal, and has built a strong reputation over multiple decades for delivering high-quality medicine, diagnostics, and surgical care.

Working Hours / Rota

The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Wednesday hours of 8:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Saturday hours are 8:00am to 1:00pm, and the hospital is closed on Sundays. Doctor hours are by appointment only.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for examining and treating companion animals, diagnosing illness and injury, and providing both medical and surgical care. Daily responsibilities include operating diagnostic equipment, collecting and interpreting diagnostic samples, prescribing medications, advising clients on preventative care and treatment options, and providing compassionate guidance for end-of-life care. The role also includes maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant policies.

Practice Details

The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment tools including digital radiology, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. Services include preventative care, vaccinations, puppy and kitten care, senior care, spay and neuter, flea and tick control, heartworm prevention and treatment, dental prophylaxis, diagnostic testing, anesthesia and pain management, mass removal procedures, microchipping, and OFA radiographs. The practice is well established within the community and is recognized for its strong client relationships and consistently high ratings.

Team

The hospital operates as a three-doctor practice with a collaborative environment focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining strong relationships with its diverse clientele.

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

Package Competitive Salary

• Base Salary + Production
• Sign On Bonus of $75k
• CE Allowance
• Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits
• 401k Match
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Pet care for own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Hours: Full Time