Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association; Elmwood Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

CE courses access

Professional liability coverage

PTO

Job summary

Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital in Elmwood Park, just outside Chicago, is expanding from exotics into a full daytime canine and feline general practice. This is a rare chance to shape growth in a brand-new space, with an ER component after 4 PM and a flexible caseload aligned to your interests.

Starting salary of $125,000–$140,000 plus production bonuses, plus 401(k) with company match, CE courses, liability coverage, licensing reimbursement, PTO and staff pet discounts.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience as a canine & feline DVM in GP or urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Help build daytime canine and feline caseload into a full-day general practice.
• Support a mix of daytime GP and after-4 PM emergency exposure.

Skills

Canine & Feline DVM

GP / Urgent Care

Education

DVM

Job description

What if you could help build something, instead of just stepping into a role that already exists?

Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital has been a Chicago institution for 20+ years, with a reputation in exotic medicine that draws clients from five states. Now, with a larger facility opening just blocks away this spring, we’re growing our canine and feline services into an all-day practice. This is a rare chance to shape that growth from the ground up, in a brand-new space built for it.

The Opportunity:

Help build our daytime canine and feline caseload, currently rooted in exotics, into an all-day general practice

A distinctive mix of growing daytime GP and extended-hours ER exposure, with emergency care beginning after 4 PM

Flexibility to shape your canine and feline caseload around your interests, with or without exotics

CE stipend, peer learning, leadership support, and potential ownership pathways through NVA

At least 3-5 years of experience as a canine & feline DVM in GP or urgent care is required for this role

The Resources:

A brand-new, larger facility opening a few blocks away this spring

11 exam rooms, 2 surgery suites, and a dedicated dental suite planned

Dedicated spaces designed to support canine, feline, emergency, and exotic medicine

A multi‑state client base and an established, well‑known referral reputation

The Lifestyle:

Set in Elmwood Park, minutes from Chicago’s Northwest Side and its rich Italian and Polish dining scene

Quick access to River Forest, Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and the forest preserves along the Des Plaines River

An easy drive or Metra ride into downtown Chicago

ProSal Compensation & Benefits:

Starting salary of $125,000–$140,000 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

Comprehensive health insurance coverage plans

Generous staff pet discounts

Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided

If you’ve ever wanted to put your fingerprints on a hospital’s future instead of inheriting its past, 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.

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 [e-mail]. 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.