ER Veterinarian - St. Charles, IL

Vetcor; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

CE allowance

Paid vacation

Liability coverage

Wellness support

Team culture

Career support

Job summary

St. Charles Veterinary Clinic in St. Charles, Illinois is seeking an Overnight Urgent Care Veterinarian to join a collaborative and compassionate team dedicated to high‑quality urgent medicine.

This role focuses on after-hours emergencies, with mentorship from experienced doctors and a culture that values balance, teamwork, and patient‑centered care. You will diagnose and treat urgent cases, perform routine procedures as needed, and coordinate care with specialists while keeping clients informed.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in urgent care preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat urgent and emergency cases during after-hours shifts.
• Collaborate with a compassionate, experienced team to provide high-quality veterinary care.
• Maintain work-life balance by focusing on assigned shifts and avoiding spillover work.

Job description

Overnight Urgent Care Veterinarian |St. Charles Veterinary Clinic | St. Charles, Illinois

Join a team where exceptional medicine meets genuine family-centered care!

St. Charles Veterinary Clinic, located in the beautiful Fox Valley community of St. Charles, Illinois, is looking for an Overnight Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our collaborative and compassionate team. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced veterinarian or a newer graduate looking to build confidence in urgent care medicine with the support of experienced doctors who are happy to provide mentorship in both medical and surgical cases.

About The Hospital

Our approximately 5,000-square-foot hospital, remodeled in 2005, is thoughtfully equipped to provide advanced medical and surgical care, including:

• AAHA-accredited hospital
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Recently upgraded ultrasound
• Therapy laser with a dedicated room
• Two surgery suites
• Three treatment areas
• Seven exam rooms
• Experienced, knowledgeable, and well-trained veterinary team

The Opportunity

This position is focused specifically on after-hours urgent care. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and treat urgent and emergency cases while working alongside a team that values collaboration and high-quality medicine. We take pride in creating a team culture where people support one another, share knowledge, and work together to provide outstanding patient care. There are no responsibilities outside of your assigned shifts, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance and truly disconnect when you’re off the clock.

Our Philosophy

We are proud to be a family-centered hospital dedicated to providing advanced medical and surgical care while maintaining the personal connection that makes veterinary medicine so rewarding.

We treat our patients as if they were our own and our clients as though they were friends and family. Our goal is to provide excellent medicine while making every person and pet who walks through our doors feel cared for and supported.

Life in St. Charles

St. Charles offers the best of small-town Midwest charm with easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Located approximately an hour west of Chicago, the community sits along the beautiful Fox River and features a charming, walkable downtown filled with restaurants, shops, and things to do. It’s a wonderful place to put down roots, with a family-friendly community and highly regarded school districts.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous CE allowance and paid CE time
• Paid vacation
• Professional Dues and Liability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness support
• A warm, positive and collaborative hospital culture
• Additional benefits designed to support your career, well-being, and life outside of work

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can practice excellent medicine, continue growing your skills, and work with a team that genuinely supports one another, we’d love to meet you!

Come be part of the St. Charles Veterinary Clinic family.