Veterinarian

Countryside Veterinary Center, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO & CE/licensing reimbursement

Access to CE courses

Job summary

Countryside Veterinary Center, Inc. in La Grange, IL is seeking a DVM with 3–5 years of experience in small animal GP or urgent care to join our team.

You’ll have full medical autonomy, work up complex cases in-house, and collaborate with eight DVMs and two hospital managers. We offer a deep caseload including orthopedic procedures like TPLO, cutting-edge diagnostics, rehab services, flexible scheduling (most doctors 34 hours/week), starting salary $125,000–$150,000 plus production bonuses, and

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience as a DVM in a small animal GP or urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide full medical autonomy and work up complex cases in-house.
• Collaborate with a team of eight DVMs and two hospital managers.
• Support orthopedic procedures including TPLOs and routine emergencies.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

TPLO experience

Orthopedic surgery knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Tools

IDEXX lab

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Job description

What if the case you’d normally refer out was the one you got to see through yourself?

At Countryside Veterinary Center, one morning might start with a wellness exam and end with a TPLO, a walk-in urgent care, and a rehab patient back on the underwater treadmill. Just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, we’re a general practice with the caseload, tools, and team to work up cases most GPs send elsewhere, then hand off to a certified rehab doctor down the hall to see them all the way through recovery.

The Opportunity:

• A deep, varied caseload spanning general practice, urgent care, and daytime emergencies
• Full medical autonomy, with the freedom to work up complex cases in-house rather than refer them out
• Flexible scheduling, with most doctors working 34 hours per week
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a DVM in a small animal GP or urgent care setting is required for this role

The Resources:

• A team of 8 collaborative DVMs and two dedicated hospital managers, so doctors can stay focused on medicine
• Two surgical suites supporting orthopedic procedures, including TPLOs, fracture repairs, and FHOs
• Full in-house diagnostics: digital and dental x-rays, ultrasound, echo, EKG, and IDEXX lab
• A dedicated rehabilitation service with therapy laser, hydrotherapy treadmill, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, led by a certified rehab DVM and tech

The Lifestyle:

• Stroll walkable downtown La Grange packed with 30+ independent restaurants, boutiques, a historic theatre, and a seasonal farmers market
• Explore 16+ miles of the Salt Creek Trail winding past Brookfield Zoo, plus nearby preserves for hiking, biking, and paddling
• Hop an express Metra train and reach downtown Chicago in about 25 minutes
• Starting salary of $125,000–$150,000 plus production bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Access to CE courses (dentistry, ultrasound, surgery, and more) at NVA’s nearby PetOne Training Center in Addison, IL
• Professional liability coverage, DEA and state licensing, and VIN membership
• PTO, paid CE, and CE/licensing reimbursement
• Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.