Urgent Care Veterinarian

UrgentVet; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days

Paid State Licensing Fees

Flexible Compensation Package

Healthcare Packages & Retirement Match

3 Weeks PTO

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Chicago is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinarian. This full-time role focuses on urgent care for pets and offers a flexible schedule, mentorship, and a modern work environment. Candidates must have a DVM/VMD and an active license in Illinois. Competitive benefits include paid CE, PTO, and a flexible compensation package.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or equivalent certification).
• Active license in good standing for practice in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Serve patients with a relationship-based approach.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and leadership.
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

Active license to practice

Education

DVM/VMD from AVMA accredited college

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Description

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the

• Flexible Schedule
• Swing/Second Shift
• ONLY Urgent Care – no wellness at all!
• No Abdominal Surgeries
• Fear Free Approach
• Feline Friendly Practice
• Strong Technical Team & Support
• Flexible Schedule (we're so serious we put it twice!)
• Brand New & Modern Hospitals

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals

Location: UrgentVet - Elgin

Description

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the Elgin, Illinois area. We offer after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our single-doctor shifts offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

• Flexible Schedule
• Swing/Second Shift
• ONLY Urgent Care – no wellness at all!
• No Abdominal Surgeries
• Fear Free Approach
• Feline Friendly Practice
• Strong Technical Team & Support
• Flexible Schedule (we're so serious we put it twice!)
• Brand New & Modern Hospitals

Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic!


Key Responsibilities

• Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach
• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
• Grow relationships within the practice and the Chicagocommunity
• Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during our open hours
  
  

Skills Knowledge, and Expertise

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
• Paid State Licensing Fees
• Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Additional Holiday Pay on Holiday Shifts
• Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• Personalized & 1:1 Mentorship
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Flexible Compensation Package
• Healthcare Packages & Retirement Match
• 3 Weeks PTO, 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave (for both parents!), Work/Life Balance day off annually

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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