General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Swansea , {State_Code

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting; Swansea (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment options

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO and parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Discounted veterinary care

Annual professional development_allow

Job summary

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for our Swansea, Illinois hospital. The role focuses on delivering exceptional patient and client care while building lasting relationships with the community.

The hospital welcomes experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are eager to start their veterinary career and grow with a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing or pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing or willing to obtain.
• Commitment to veterinary excellence and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient and client care in a general practice setting.
• Educate clients on preventive wellness and treatment plans.
• Foster long-term relationships with pets and their families.

Skills

Strong communicator

Client education

Preventive wellness

Lifelong learning

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (AVMA accredited)

Tools

DEA license (willing to obtain)

Job description

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Swansea , {State_Code

Swansea, United States | Posted on 06/02/2026

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Swansea, {State_Code

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
• Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
• An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview.of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us: [e-mail] and we'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.