Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship-Focused + Lifestyle Clinic

AzVMA; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matchCE allowance, PTO

PLIT coverage, license/DEA/membership

Childcare support

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Paws Here Veterinary Services is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join a mentorship-focused, lifestyle clinic in Illinois. The role offers flexibility with part-time or full-time schedules, enabling doctors to balance professional and personal goals.

The clinic emphasizes high-quality preventive care, client education, and collaborative case discussions, with no emergency or on-call requirements. Ultrasound, dental radiology, and IDEXX lab support are available.

Qualifications

• DVM licensed in Illinois or eligible to practice in IL.
• Strong communication skills with clients and staff.
• Experience in general practice and routine surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, medical, and surgical care for companion animals.
• Educate clients and build trustful relationships.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team on diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Engage in mentorship opportunities and ongoing learning.

Skills

Compassionate care

General practice

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed DVM in Illinois

Tools

Ultrasound

Dental radiography

Digital radiology

IDEXX lab

Surgical monitoring

Impromed Infinity PMS

Job description

Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship-Focused + Lifestyle Clinic

Looking for a supportive, collaborative clinic that values mentorship, flexibility, and work-life balance? Paws Here Veterinary Services is seeking a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. We are committed to providing high-quality companion animal care while creating an environment where doctors feel empowered, supported, and successful.

About Us

• Full-service companion animal hospital focused on preventive care and early disease detection
• Strong mentorship opportunities including surgery days with our Medical Director and weekly case rounds
• “Lifestyle clinic” culture with no emergency or on-call responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy with appointment and surgery times
• Equipped with ultrasound, dental and digital radiology, in-house IDEXX lab, surgical monitoring/support, and Impromed Infinity PMS software

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality preventive, medical, and surgical care for companion animals
• Build strong client relationships through communication, education, and trust
• Collaborate with a supportive veterinary team on diagnostics and treatment plans
• Participate in mentorship opportunities, case discussions, and continued learning

Benefits

• Choice of salaried or production-based compensation
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k) with match CE allowance, PTO, PLIT coverage, license/DEA/membership reimbursement
• Childcare support and pet care discounts

• Licensed (or eligible) DVM in Illinois
• Friendly, compassionate, and skilled in general practice