Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian | Normal, IL | Great Compensation Packages

Heartland Veterinary Partners

Normal (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance available

CE and licensure reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

SmartVet Veterinary Services in Normal, Illinois seeks an Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian to join a growing team. This role offers the chance to provide urgent and general care within a supportive, patient‑focused practice and to help shape an expanding urgent care service.

The ideal candidate holds a DVM/VMD, is licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois, and welcomes a varied caseload with flexible scheduling options including weekends.

Qualifications

DVM/VMD from AVMA-accredited school is required.
Active state veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD registration.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results.
Advise owners on preventive care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medications as needed.
Provide counseling on end-of-life care when appropriate.
Maintain accurate medical records for patients.
Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Compassionate patient care

Education

DVM/VMD from AVMA-accredited program

Active state veterinary license

DEA/BNDD eligibility

Job description

Practice

SmartVet is the only animal hospital in the Bloomington and Normal, IL, area that can come to your home! Our unique mobile veterinary service brings comprehensive pet care directly to your doorstep.

Additionally, you can visit our state-of-the‑art animal hospital in Normal for all your pet’s health needs. Whether you prefer at-home veterinary care or our fully equipped hospital, our veterinarians provide the latest in pet health care, including wellness care, vaccines, dental care, and surgery. We also offer digital X-rays, in‑house laboratory services, and ultrasound diagnostic care.

All of our veterinarians are certified Fear Free and certified Cat‑Friendly practitioners.

Position Purpose

Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian

SmartVet Veterinary Services | Normal, Illinois

SmartVet Veterinary Services is excited to expand our team with the addition of an Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian! This is a new position for our practice, and we are thrilled about the opportunity to provide an additional level of care and accessibility to pets and their families throughout the Normal‑Bloomington community.

About The Opportunity

This position is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety, pace, and problem‑solving that comes with urgent care medicine. You’ll have the opportunity to treat patients who need timely medical attention while working alongside a supportive veterinary team committed to providing compassionate, high‑quality care.

Because this is a newly created position, the incoming veterinarian will also have the exciting opportunity to help us grow and shape our urgent care services as we expand this offering for local pet owners.

Schedule

Our preferred schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, allowing us to provide greater access to veterinary care during times when pet owners often have fewer options available.

However, we understand that the right schedule looks different for every veterinarian. We are open to discussing and negotiating alternative schedules and encourage interested candidates to connect with us even if the preferred weekend schedule does not perfectly fit their needs.

Our goal is to find the right veterinarian for the team while creating a schedule that supports both the needs of our community and a sustainable work‑life balance.

What We’re Looking For

We Are Looking For a Veterinarian Who

Enjoys urgent care, same‑day cases, and a diverse medical caseload
Is comfortable evaluating and stabilizing sick and injured patients
Values collaboration and communication with both clients and team members
Brings a compassionate, practical approach to patient care
Is excited about helping develop and grow a new service within an established practice
Holds, or is eligible to obtain, an Illinois veterinary license

Urgent care or emergency experience is certainly welcomed, but we are also interested in speaking with veterinarians who have a strong general practice background and are excited to expand their urgent care skills.

Why SmartVet?

At SmartVet, this new urgent care position represents more than simply adding another doctor to the schedule. It is an opportunity to expand access to veterinary care in our community, support local pet owners when unexpected medical needs arise, and continue building the services our practice can provide.

For the veterinarian joining us, it is also a unique opportunity to step into a newly developed role and have a voice in how urgent care at SmartVet continues to grow.

If you are looking for an opportunity that combines interesting medicine, schedule flexibility, and the chance to help build something new, we would love to meet you!

Essential Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
Maintain patients’ medical records.
Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
Appropriate state licensure.
Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered