Associate Veterinarian — Balanced Lifestyle, Supportive Team

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Licensure/dues paid

VIN membership

CE allowance

Job summary

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our long-standing team. We are a compassionate hospital with modern imaging and dentistry capabilities, offering a supportive, low-drama work environment.

We pride ourselves on teamwork, excellent patient care, and a great work-life balance. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, retirement match, licensure dues, VIN, CE allowances, and more.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD graduate from AVMA-accredited program.
• Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain before start.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Collaborative, communicative team player.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform small animal wellness exams and diagnostic workups.
• Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry services.
• Utilize in-house diagnostics and digital imaging.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Mentor and support team members.
• Build strong client relationships through compassionate care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Commitment to learning

Education

DVM/VMD from AVMA-accredited program

Job description

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our long-standing team. We are a compassionate hospital with modern imaging and dentistry capabilities, offering a supportive, low-drama work environment.

We pride ourselves on teamwork, excellent patient care, and a great work-life balance. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, retirement match, licensure dues, VIN, CE allowances, and more.