Veterinarian

AzVMA; Elmwood Park (IL); Híbrido; USD 125.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company match

CE courses access

Health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital in Elmwood Park is growing its canine and feline services into an all-day general practice in a brand-new space. This role offers a mix of growing daytime GP and after-hours ER exposure with emergency care beginning after 4 PM, plus flexibility to shape your caseload around your interests.

We value 3–5 years of DVM experience in canine and feline practice, including urgent care, and provide CE stipends, leadership support, and potential ownership pathways

Formación

• At least 3–5 years of experience as a canine & feline DVM in GP or urgent care.
• Willingness to engage in mixed practice with exotics as needed.
• Ability to contribute to growth in a brand-new facility.

Responsabilidades

• Develop daytime canine and feline general practice caseload.
• Provide distinctive mix of daytime GP and after-hours ER exposure (after 4 PM).
• Collaborate with exotics and general practice teams; shape caseload around interests.
• Explore ownership pathways through NVA.

Conocimientos

Canine care

Feline care

Emergency medicine

GP/urgent care experience

Exotics awareness

Educación

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Descripción del empleo

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 is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

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