Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

CE stipend and resources

401(k) with ownership pathways

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Elmwood Park, Illinois is looking for a DVM specializing in canine and feline medicine. The expanded facility, opening in March, offers opportunities for emergency care and a mix of daytime and exotic medicine work.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing top-tier veterinary care and enjoy working in a collaborative environment focused on pet health and client education.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a competitive salary range of $125,000–$140,000.

Qualifications

• DVM with a focus on canine and feline medicine.
• Interest in exotic animal medicine is beneficial.
• Experience with emergency care after 4 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general practice for canine and feline patients.
• Participate in emergency care as needed.
• Grow daytime canine and feline medicine services in a new hospital space.

Skills

DVM in canine and feline medicine

Emergency care experience

Exotic medicine background

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital

We are entering an exciting new chapter with a move to a larger facility nearby in March. The expanded space will create more room to grow our canine and feline medicine offerings while continuing to build on our strong exotic medicine foundation.

This is a unique opportunity for a canine and feline medicine DVM who enjoys high-quality general practice and may also have an interest or background in exotics. With emergency care beginning after 4 PM, this role offers a distinctive mix of daytime growth opportunities, established exotic medicine, and extended‑hours ER exposure.

Our Practice

• 20+ years serving the community in partnership with NVA
• Established exotic medicine reputation with growing daytime canine and feline medicine services
• Open daily until midnight, with plans to expand canine and feline medicine care throughout the whole day

The Opportunity and Hospital’s Future

• Ideal for a canine and feline medicine DVM
• Experienced DVM role helping grow all‑day canine and feline medicine services in a new hospital space
• Larger facility opening a few blocks away in March
• 11 exam rooms, 2 surgery suites, and 1 dental suite planned
• Dedicated spaces designed to support canine, feline, emergency, and exotic medicine

Schedule

• Open 7 days a week until midnight
• Daytime caseload currently focused on exotics, expanding to include canine and feline

ProSal Compensation

• Base salary: $125,000–$140,000
• Packages based on education, experience, skills, and interests

Benefits and Development

• Medical, mental health, dental, vision, and spending account options
• Paid time off and CE days
• CE stipend, development resources, peer learning, leadership support, clinical learning, and PetOne access
• 401(k) and potential ownership pathways

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.