Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Southern Illinois

DVM Focus; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

DVM Focus in Southern Illinois is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-time small animal general practice. This opportunity emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth within an established team.

Starting salary is $110,000, welcoming both new graduates and experienced veterinarians who value quality medicine, collaboration, and ongoing learning. We seek someone who enjoys thoughtful patient care, strong client relationships, and collaboration with colleagues,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Current veterinary license in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Interest in small animal general practice.
• Commitment to thoughtful, high-quality veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Full-time small animal general practice with an established team.
• Provide thoughtful patient care and develop strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality veterinary medicine.
• Mentorship is a key component of this opportunity.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Southern Illinois

Looking for a veterinary opportunity where mentorship, professional development, and long-term growth can all be part of the equation? We’re highlighting a full-time small animal general practice opportunity in Southern Illinois for a veterinarian who values quality medicine, collaboration, and continued learning.

With a starting salary of $110,000, this opportunity may be particularly appealing to a newer veterinarian looking for meaningful mentorship, while experienced veterinarians interested in a supportive practice and long-term professional growth are encouraged to explore it as well.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time small animal general practice position with an established veterinary team.

The practice is looking for a veterinarian who enjoys providing thoughtful patient care, developing strong client relationships, and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Mentorship is an important component of this opportunity, making it worth exploring for veterinarians who want continued support as they develop clinically and professionally.

There is also long-term growth potential, including partnership eligibility for qualified veterinarians.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Current veterinary license in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain one
• Interest in small animal general practice
• Commitment to thoughtful, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine
• Interest in continued professional development
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to explore the opportunity

Why This Opportunity?

The right first—or next—veterinary position should give you more than somewhere to practice medicine. The people around you, opportunities to keep learning, and ability to build toward the career you want can matter just as much.

If Southern Illinois is on your radar and you're looking for a small animal practice where mentorship and professional growth are part of the opportunity, we'd love to learn more about what matters to you.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7344