Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates Careers; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Discounted veterinary services

PetOne Training Center access

Mentorship program

Job summary

Deerfield Animal Care Center, a premier small animal hospital on Chicago’s North Shore, seeks a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative team and deliver high-quality medicine. A flexible schedule and a 4‑day workweek support work‑life balance while mentorship and advanced equipment foster professional growth.

New and experienced veterinarians can expand surgical, dental, and medical skills, building a diverse caseload in a modern facility with onboarding and ongoing support from

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal medicine and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Join as full-time Associate Veterinarian at Deerfield Animal Care Center.
• Benefit from a flexible schedule with a 4‑day workweek and strong mentorship.
• Grow surgical, dental, and medical skills with access to advanced equipment and training.

Skills

Surgical skills

Dental skills

Medical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

CT

In‑house laboratory

Job description

Looking for a practice where you can practice great medicine, continue growing clinically, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work? Join Deerfield Animal Care Center, a premier small animal hospital in Chicago’s North Shore.

We’re looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. We offer a flexible schedule, 4-day workweek, along with strong mentorship, advanced equipment, and opportunities to grow your surgical, dental, and medical skills.

Why Join Us?

• $120,000–$140,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services
• No negative accrual
• Flexible scheduling with a 4-day workweek
• Surgical and medical mentorship
• Opportunities to grow your interests in surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, and advanced diagnostics
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, ample PTO, and more
• Discounted veterinary services
• Access to PetOne Veterinary Training Center, NVA’s state-of‑art training facility offering hands‑on training in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, leadership, and more

Practice & Technology

Our recently remodeled facility provides the tools and resources to practice high‑quality medicine, including:

• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Brand‑new ultrasound
• Full in‑house laboratory
• Access to CT
• In‑house orthopedic procedures, including fracture repair and TPLOs
• Overnight hospitalization
• Modern surgical and dental capabilities

Our doctors have the opportunity to build the caseload that interests them, whether that means expanding their surgical skills, developing a dental caseload, pursuing orthopedics, or strengthening their diagnostic capabilities.

Mentorship & Growth

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking to expand your clinical interests or a new graduate looking for strong support, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and build the career you want.

New graduates participate in the NVA Mentorship Program, which includes:

• One‑on‑one surgical and medical support from an Illinois mentor
• A cohort of fellow new graduate veterinarians across Illinois
• Wellness programming focused on stress management and work‑life balance
• Social and team‑building opportunities throughout the year

Why Deerfield?

Located on Chicago’s North Shore, Deerfield offers the best of suburban living with easy access to Chicago. Enjoy great restaurants, shopping, parks, recreation, and a vibrant community while staying close to everything the city has to offer.

If you’re looking for a supportive team, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to practice advanced medicine in a modern facility, we’d love to meet you.

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.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
• If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at . Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.