Veterinarian

Old Town Animal Care Center Careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

CE/licensing reimbursement

Job summary

Old Town Animal Care Center in Chicago is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join a busy, full-service hospital with a tradition of high‑quality medicine.

With a 6‑DVM team and strong support staff, you’ll enjoy autonomy in clinical decisions across preventive care, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care while engaging dedicated city pet owners.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of DVM experience in small animal GP or urgent care.
• Full medical autonomy with support of an experienced veterinary and technical team.
• Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including preventive care, urgent care, dentistry, surgery and medical workups.
• Provide high-quality medical decision-making with autonomy within a busy urban hospital.
• Collaborate with a six-DVM team and dedicated support staff to deliver outstanding patient care.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

What if your next veterinary job came with the energy of Chicago, the trust of loyal pet owners, and the autonomy to practice medicine your way?

Old Town Animal Care Center is where urban lifestyle meets high‑quality medicine. One day might bring a wellness visit, a dental case, an urgent care workup, and an orthopedic consult, all inside a full‑service hospital in one of Chicago's most walkable neighborhoods. With a 6‑DVM team, advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and engaged city pet owners, this is a place for an experienced doctor who wants interesting medicine without giving up the life outside of work.

The Opportunity:

• A busy, varied caseload spanning preventive care, urgent care, dentistry, surgery, and medical workups.
• Full medical autonomy with the support of an experienced veterinary and technical team.
• Practice in a fast‑paced urban hospital with highly engaged, invested pet owners.
• Regular exposure to urgent care cases and advanced procedures, including orthopedic surgery.
• At least 3‑5+ years of experience as a DVM in a small animal GP, urgent care, or similar setting is required.

The Resources:

• Six‑DVM team supported by lead technicians, a surgical lead, pharmacy support, CSRs, and a skilled technician/assistant team.
• Full‑service care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
• Dentistry, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and urgent care availability.
• Diagnostics including ultrasound/echocardiogram options, EKG, radiography, and laboratory services.
• Laser therapy to support pain management, inflammation, healing, and post‑surgical recovery.

The Lifestyle:

• Live and work in one of Chicago's most sought‑after neighborhoods, surrounded by historic architecture, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant city life.
• Minutes from Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, River North, and Lake Michigan.
• Enjoy a truly walkable lifestyle with dining, entertainment, nightlife, and cultural attractions right outside your door.
• Easy access to public transportation and everything downtown Chicago has to offer.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting salary of $130,000-$150,000 plus quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
• Up to $10,000 sign on bonus offered.
• 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 AVMA membership.
• PTO, paid CE, and CE/licensing reimbursement.
• Generous staff pet discounts.
• Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided.

If you're ready to practice great medicine where the city is just as exciting as the caseload, this is your sign.

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.

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