Owner & Medical Director Veterinarian - Chicago, IL

veterinarypracticepartners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Director stipend

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual CE allowance

Long-term equity growth potential

Monthly profit distributions

Job summary

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is seeking a veterinarian interested in becoming a Doctor Partner and Medical Director of a general practice and urgent care hospital in the Chicago area.

This role offers ownership potential, leadership in medicine, and collaboration with a supportive team; VPP provides business operations, finance, recruiting, HR, marketing, and relocation assistance to help you succeed.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active Illinois veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversee clinical decision-making.
• Help shape the hospital's services, team, and culture.
• Partner with VPP to drive ownership growth and patient outcomes.

Skills

Medical leadership

Team building

Communication

Education

DVM degree

Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Veterinary Practice Co-Owner & Medical Director

Chicago, IL Area | General Practice & Urgent Care

Lead the Medicine. Shape the Practice. Share in the Success.

Have you thought about owning a veterinary hospital but weren't sure how to get there?

At Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), we believe veterinarians should have the opportunity to own the hospitals they lead. We're looking for a veterinarian interested in becoming a Doctor Partner and Medical Director of a general practice and urgent care hospital in the Chicago area.

This is more than a Medical Director position. It's an opportunity to have an ownership stake in the hospital, help shape its future, and build something you're proud to call your own.

What Does Partnership with VPP Look Like?

Our model is built around keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinarians.

As a VPP Doctor Partner, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Become a co-owner and share in the financial success and long-term growth of your hospital.
• Lead the medicine , with clinical decisions guided by you and your veterinary team.
• Shape your hospital , from the services you offer to the team you build and the culture you create.
• Maintain a local identity , with a hospital that reflects its community rather than a corporate brand.
• Have a team behind you , with VPP providing support in operations, finance, recruiting, HR, and marketing.

You bring the medical leadership and vision. We bring the business support and resources to help you succeed.

With more than 190 hospitals and 200 Doctor Partners nationwide, including over 100 first-time owners, we've helped veterinarians take that next step in their careers.

About the Opportunity

VPP is exploring partnership opportunities in the Chicago area for veterinarians interested in ownership and medical leadership. We're looking for someone who is excited about helping shape the future of a general practice and urgent care hospital, with the opportunity to build a strong team, influence the direction of the practice, and grow alongside VPP.

Compensation & Benefits

As a Doctor Partner, you'll have the opportunity to earn income as a practicing veterinarian while also participating in the financial benefits of ownership.

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Medical Director stipend
• Monthly profit distributions
• Long-term equity growth potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous PTO and continuing education time
• Annual CE allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered

What We're Looking For

• DVM degree and active Illinois veterinary license, or ability to obtain one
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Interest in medical leadership and practice ownership
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Passion for quality veterinary medicine and client relationships
• Previous ownership experience isn't required. We're just as interested in veterinarians exploring ownership for the first time as those who have already held leadership roles.

Let's Talk About Ownership

Whether you've been thinking about owning a hospital for years or are just starting to explore the idea, we'd love to connect.

At VPP, you don't have to figure out practice ownership on your own. We're here to help you build something meaningful while continuing to do what you love: practicing veterinary medicine.