Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

DVM Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Paid time off

CE credits

Job summary

DVM Focus is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a general practice in the Chicago metro area. This role offers a broad GP caseload, mentorship, and a collaborative team focused on quality medicine and work-life balance.

You'll provide wellness care, general medical and dental services, perform routine surgeries, dentistry, and client education while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. New graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Active Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine.
• Interest in continued learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive medicine.
• General medical care.
• Diagnostic workups and case management.
• Routine surgery.
• Dentistry.
• Same-day sick visits.
• Client education and communication.
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Client education

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Chicago Metro, Illinois
$120,000–$190,000 | Full-Time

Looking for a general practice where you can practice quality medicine, have a schedule that leaves room for life outside the hospital, and work with a team that genuinely supports your growth?

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established small animal practice in the Chicago metro area. This opportunity offers a diverse general practice caseload, collaborative veterinary support, mentorship, and flexibility for doctors at different stages of their careers.

New graduates and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to explore the opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Your caseload may include:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• General medical care
• Diagnostic workups and case management
• Routine surgery
• Dentistry
• Same-day sick visits
• Client education and communication
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff

You’ll have the opportunity to continue developing your medical and surgical skills while building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

What They’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Interest in continued learning and professional development

New graduates are encouraged to apply, and mentorship and support are available.

Compensation & Benefits

Market-based compensation range: $120,000–$190,000, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, clinical skill set, and compensation structure.

The overall package may also include:

• Generous sign-on bonus
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional dues and licensing support
• 401(k)
• Employee pet benefits
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for continued career growth

Why This One Is Worth a Conversation

This opportunity brings together a broad GP caseload, schedule flexibility, mentorship, and an experienced team in one of the country’s largest veterinary markets.

For a newer DVM, there is support to continue building confidence across medicine and surgery. For an experienced veterinarian, there is room to bring established skills while maintaining the autonomy and quality of life that can matter just as much as compensation.

DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7327