Associate Veterinarian | Sign On Bonus Package | Pet Wellness Center

Heartland Veterinary Partners

Marion (IL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited personal time

Bonus incentives

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k))

CE and licensure reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pet Wellness & Urgent Care Center in Marion, Illinois, part of Greater Vision Veterinary Care, is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. We provide preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and rehabilitation at a modern, full-service facility serving Southern Illinois communities.

You will join a friendly, experienced team dedicated to excellent medicine, client service, and staff development.

Qualifications

DVM/VMD degree required.
Active IL veterinary license or eligibility.
DEA/BNDD eligibility is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professional and courteous presentation with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results.
Advise owners on preventive care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medications as needed.
Provide guidance on pet end-of-life care.
Maintain accurate medical records.
Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and applicable laws.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

Illinois licensure

DEA/BNDD eligibility

Strong communication

Professional presentation

Lifting ability 25+ lbs

Education

DVM/VMD degree (AVMA)

Job description

Practice

Pet Wellness Center is made up of dedicated, passionate veterinary professionals whose #1 priority is the health and well being of our community's pets. We have an exceptional group of certified technicians, veterinary assistants, and doctors on staff that provide a wealth of knowledge, skill, and years of experience. And to live up to these expectations, we are armed with the latest diagnostic tools.

Position Purpose

Associate Veterinarian

Pet Wellness & Urgent Care Center | Marion, Illinois

Pet Wellness & Urgent Care Center, part of the Greater Vision Veterinary Care group, is looking for an enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in Marion, Illinois!

About Our Clinic

Pet Wellness & Urgent Care Center is not your average veterinary hospital. Our modern, full-service facility allows our doctors to provide everything from preventive medicine and diagnostics to surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and more—all under one roof. We proudly care for pets throughout Marion, Carbondale, Carterville, Herrin, Johnston City, and the surrounding Southern Illinois communities. Whether you love building lifelong relationships through wellness care, working through challenging medical cases, or developing your surgical skills, you will find plenty of opportunities to practice the medicine you enjoy.

About Our Team

You will be joining a friendly, experienced, and compassionate team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our doctors and support staff share a commitment to excellent medicine, dependable client service, and strengthening the human-animal bond. We believe veterinary medicine is at its best when everyone feels supported, respected, and encouraged to keep learning. Whether you are an experienced veterinarian ready for your next chapter or a newer graduate looking for mentorship and collaboration, our team is excited to help you grow into the doctor you want to become.

Life in Marion

Located in the heart of Southern Illinois, Marion offers the perfect balance of small-town warmth and everyday convenience. The area is known as a regional hub for shopping, dining, entertainment, and community events, while still providing easy access to the outdoor beauty of Southern Illinois. Spend your days off exploring nearby lakes, hiking trails, wineries, wildlife areas, and the incredible scenery surrounding the Shawnee National Forest. Marion also features a growing downtown, a mural district, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly activities—making it a wonderful place to build both a career and a life.

What We’re Looking For

Is committed to providing high-quality, individualized patient care
Communicates clearly and builds trusting relationships with clients
Enjoys working as part of a supportive veterinary team
Is interested in continuing to develop professionally
Holds, or is eligible to obtain, an Illinois veterinary license

Why Join Greater Vision Veterinary Care?

At Greater Vision Veterinary Care, you can enjoy the resources and collaboration of a growing veterinary group while remaining connected to the patients, clients, and community you serve. Our goal is to create an environment where veterinarians have the support, tools, and opportunities they need to build rewarding, sustainable careers.

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