Associate Veterinarian | Normal, IL | Excellent Compensation Packages

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited personal time

Bonus incentives

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

CE & licensure reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for SmartVet in Normal, IL. The role balances mobile home visits with hospital-based care, focusing on compassionate medicine and client education.

You will work with a Fear Free and Cat-Friendly team, performing exams, diagnostics, surgeries, and preventive care while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from AVMA-accredited institution.
• Appropriate state licensure is required.
• DEA/BNDD eligibility is expected.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and courteous presentation with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect samples; interpret results.
• Advise owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medications as needed.
• Provide counseling on end-of-life care.
• Maintain medical records for patients.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional presentation

Physical stamina

Education

DVM/VMD from AVMA-accredited school

State licensure

Job description

Practice:

SmartVet is the only animal hospital in the Bloomington and Normal, IL, area that can come to your home! Our unique mobile veterinary service brings comprehensive pet care directly to your doorstep.

Additionally, you can visit our state-of-the- art animal hospital in Normal for all your pet’s health needs. Whether you prefer at-home veterinary care or our fully equipped hospital, our veterinarians provide the latest in pet health care, including wellness care, vaccines, dental care, and surgery. We also offer digital X-rays, in-house laboratory services, and ultrasound diagnostic care.

All of our veterinarians are certified Fear Free and certified Cat-Friendly practitioners.

Position Purpose:

Associate Veterinarian | SmartVet | Normal, IL

A thoughtful approach to medicine. A team worth getting to know.

Your next opportunity should give you reasons to feel excited about coming to work—the patients you care for, the people beside you, and the medicine you get to practice.

At SmartVet in Normal, Illinois, we’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys building relationships, collaborating with teammates, and helping pets feel more comfortable receiving care.

Get to know SmartVet

SmartVet serves the Bloomington-Normal community through both a fully equipped animal hospital and mobile veterinary services. Our approach centers on making veterinary care more accessible and less stressful for pets and their families.

Inside our hospital, you’ll find the tools to support thoughtful medical decisions, including:

• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory testing
• Ultrasound
• Dental and surgical services
• Wellness and preventive care

Our commitment to Fear Free and feline-friendly care helps shape how we approach our patients—from routine visits to the moments when they need us most.

Bring your interests. Keep growing.

Maybe you love solving medical puzzles. Maybe dentistry or surgery is your favorite part of the week. Or maybe the most rewarding part of your day is helping a client understand their pet’s care.

We’d love to hear what matters to you. SmartVet values communication, teamwork, and continued learning, and we’re looking for a doctor who wants to contribute their ideas while growing alongside the team.

A community to call home

Located in Central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal offers restaurants, parks, entertainment, and the energy of a university community. Whether you’re putting down roots or ready for a change of scenery, there’s plenty to explore beyond the hospital.

Let’s start with a conversation

You don’t need to have your entire next chapter figured out before reaching out. Tell us what you enjoy about veterinary medicine and what you’re hoping to find in your next practice.

Contact Jessica Davis at [e-mail] to learn more about joining SmartVet.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range:

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.