Owner/Partner Veterinarian

CityVet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Mental health support

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

CityVet is looking for a Veterinarian – Owner/Partner in Chicago, Illinois. This unique opportunity allows you to build your ideal practice with autonomy while benefiting from substantial business support, including HR, finance, and marketing.

As a part of CityVet, you gain ownership that fosters meaningful financial independence, all while helping to strengthen community connections through volunteering and supported rescues.

The ideal candidate will be deeply passionate about veterinary care, community engagement, and have a desire to create a practice that embodies these values.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and veterinary license required.
• Ability to lead a team and build a practice.

Responsibilities

• Practice medicine with autonomy and no corporate pressure.
• Build and lead your veterinary team.
• Engage with the community and support shelters.

Job description

Salary

$168,000 – $750,000+

Overview

Veterinarian – Owner/Partner at CityVet. Build your practice, shape your culture, create real wealth.

About CityVet

CityVet is a veterinarian‑led organization with 25+ years of experience, rapidly expanding nationwide. Each clinic is locally owned by its lead veterinarian, empowering you to build your ideal practice while CityVet supports everything else.

Values

• Kindness & Connection – We treat clients, patients, and each other like family.
• Freedom Through Trust – You have the confidence, skills, and autonomy to take meaningful action.
• Authentic Support – From home office teams to other DVM partners, everyone steps in to help.
• A People First Mindset – Your wellbeing, leadership, and growth matter deeply.

Why Become a CityVet Owner/Partner?

Medical Freedom

Practice your medicine with no quotas, restrictive protocols, or corporate pressure. You set the standards of care and build the team that supports your philosophy.

Serious Business Support, Without the Red Tape

You lead the medicine and the culture.

We handle the infrastructure:

• HR, payroll, and recruiting
• Finance, IT, and marketing
• Procurement, construction, equipment, and vendor management
• Leadership development and business coaching
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with industry‑leading 4% match
• Paid parental leave, generous PTO, mental health support, and CE you’re excited about

Community, Culture & Heart

CityVet doctors and teams are deeply connected to their communities—partnering with rescues, volunteering, supporting shelters, hosting drives, and giving back in meaningful ways. Our clinics aren’t corporate boxes; they are neighborhood anchors built by vets who care.

Ownership With Real Wealth Creation

CityVet’s ownership model allows veterinarians to grow meaningful financial independence. You’ll receive the capital, tools, and partnership support to open, grow, and scale your clinic. You control decisions that matter—medicine, team, culture, schedule—while benefiting from a proven, successful model.

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team of supportive peers, compassionate leaders, and dedicated veterinary professionals who believe pets make the world better and build practices that reflect that belief.

Let’s Build Your Practice Together

Become a CityVet Owner/Partner and create a career rich in purpose, freedom, and lasting wealth.