Veterinarian

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Insurance

Paid time off

Discounted veterinary services

Mentorship programs

Continuing education

Job summary

Deerfield Animal Care Center, a premier small animal hospital in the Chicagoland area, is seeking a full-time associate veterinarian. The role offers a 4-day work week, a brand-new facility, and access to advanced imaging and in-house diagnostics as part of a supportive, mentorship-focused team.

You will work with clients and pets, strive for excellent patient care, and contribute to a collaborative practice that emphasizes professional growth and client service.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with clients and team members.
• Strong client service orientation and empathy.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain organization.
• Experience with small animal preventative and medical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and their pets.
• Provide patients with high levels of care and attention.
• Collaborate in a team environment to deliver veterinary services.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of preventive and medical care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client service orientation

Organizational skills

Tools

Digital radiographs

Ultrasound

In-house lab

CT access

Job description

Hospital Name: Deerfield Animal Care Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Full-time Associate Veterinarian for a premier small animal hospital located in the Chicagoland area. Flexible schedule, typically a 4-day work week!

We are looking for a full-time veterinarian at Deerfield Animal Care Center. This brand-new, beautiful facility is open for business after a recent remodel. You will work alongside well-trained team members who will assist you in your development as a doctor and in making a difference in the lives of pets and people. Join our team with access to the latest equipment - digital radiographs and digital dental radiographs, brand new ultrasound, full in-house lab work, access to CT, in-house orthopedics from fracture repair to TPLOs, and overnight hospitalization. We believe in team-guided mentorship and opportunities to grow through collaboration, continuing education, and consistent communication.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with our clients and their pets
• Provide patients with a high level of patient care
• Work in a team environment
• Possess a broad knowledge of preventative and sick veterinary medicine
• Use good judgment in patient assessment, diagnostics, and therapeutics planning, along with the ability to identify and communicate this knowledge to team members and clients

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Enjoy working individually and as a team with a great work ethic
• Have strong people skills, focused on quality of care, and excel at assuring client satisfaction
• Have a commitment to excellent client service
• Possess strong organizational skills

As an employer of choice, we will provide you:

• Continuing education
• Compensation with a base range of $120k - $140k. Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and the scope of services provided.
• Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Membership dues and licenses
• Paid time off
• Veterinary services at a reduced rate
• Both surgical and medical mentorship

For new graduates, this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our ADVMs will have access to:

• One-on-one surgical and medical support from our Illinois Mentor
• Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
• Cohort of other new graduate ADVMs in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in

Our practice is a busy small animal practice that specializes in providing high-quality, compassionate, and convenient care for our patients. Our employees enjoy working here because we recognize the importance of the relationships between humans and animals, and we see our clients and patients as extended family. You can find us on the web at www.deerfieldanimalcarecenter.com .