Associate Veterinarian - Great Lifestyle with Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

VIN membership

CE allowance + additional paid CE days

Uniform allowance

Paid licensure and professional dues

Employee Assistance Program

Short- & long-term disability

Job summary

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, long‑standing team. We’ve proudly served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, and our commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care earned us the 2023 Times Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Veterinary Clinic.

If you’re hoping to join a clinic where teamwork, positivity, and excellent patient care all matter equally, this may be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from AVMA-accredited program and IL license (or ability to obtain before start).
• Strong clinical and surgical skills with compassionate care.
• Collaborative team player with good communication and willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Perform small animal wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostics.
• Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry services.
• Utilize digital imaging and in-house diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Mentor support staff and build client relationships.

Skills

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Team player

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, long‑standing team. We’ve proudly served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, and our commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care earned us the 2023 Times Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Veterinary Clinic.

If you’re hoping to join a clinic where teamwork, positivity, and excellent patient care all matter equally, this may be your perfect fit.