Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

AAVMP; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

A & E Animal Hospital in Urbana, IL is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our three-doctor small animal team. You will provide comprehensive care, including preventive medicine, diagnostics, and routine surgeries, while building strong client relationships.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with modern equipment and a positive culture. This full-time role emphasizes work-life balance and professional development within our established practice.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university.
• Illinois veterinary license in good standing.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and ethical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient care and manage a full range of appointments.
• Perform routine surgeries and dentistry as part of comprehensive patient care.
• Engage with clients to build relationships and trust.
• Collaborate with a team to uphold high medical standards.

Skills

Client communication

Independent practice

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Digital radiography

CO surgical laser

In-house laboratory

Avimark EMR

Job description

Experienced Associate Veterinarian Opportunity | Urbana, IL

A & E Animal Hospital is seeking a confident, experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established three-doctor small animal practice in Urbana, Illinois.

This position is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys building client relationships, practicing high-quality medicine, and managing a full range of appointments — while also being comfortable performing routine surgeries and dentistry as part of comprehensive patient care.

A Practice Built on Quality Medicine & Strong Client Trust

A & E Animal Hospital has proudly served our community for decades with a reputation for compassionate care, excellent service, and a commitment to medical excellence. Our clients are loyal, engaged, and invested in thorough diagnostics and treatment plans.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where doctors are trusted to practice confidently and have the resources needed to provide exceptional care.

Position Overview

Our associates enjoy a balanced caseload that includes:

• Preventive and wellness care
• Sick and internal medicine appointments
• Advanced diagnostics and case workups
• Routine surgery and dentistry
• We are seeking a doctor who feels confident providing both outpatient care and surgical treatment when needed.

Surgery & Dentistry Expectations

While this is a full-scope associate role, comfort with common procedures is important, including:

• Spays and neuters
• Mass removals and cystotomies
• Surgical dentistry with extractions
• Other routine soft tissue surgeries

Modern Equipment & Strong Support Staff

Our hospital is fully equipped with:

• Digital radiography
• CO surgical laser
• Full in-house laboratory
• Electronic medical records with Avimark integration
• Reference lab partnerships (University of Illinois, Idexx, Antech, and others)

Our skilled support staff and positive culture allow our doctors to focus on practicing excellent medicine efficiently and confidently.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

Associates work an average of 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Weekend on-call is limited strictly to hospitalized patients only
• After-hours emergencies are referred to local 24-hour hospitals
• We prioritize sustainable scheduling and long-term career satisfaction
  Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive package commensurate with experience, including:

• Competitive salary with production potential
• Generous CE allowance and paid CE time
• Licensing, dues, and liability coverage
• Paid time off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Employee pet discounts

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a veterinarian who:

• Practices confidently and independently with solid clinical judgment
• Enjoys a busy appointment schedule and strong client communication
• Is comfortable with routine surgery and dentistry
• Values teamwork, professionalism, and high medical standards
• Is interested in contributing to a positive, long-term hospital culture

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Requirements:

• DVM from an accredited university
• Illinois veterinary license in good standing
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and ethical practice
• Strong communication and collaborative skills