Veterinarian

NCVMA; Park Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Medical, dental, vision

PTO with rollover

CE allowance

Professional development

Dues and PLIT

401(k) options

Pet discounts

Job summary

Touhy Animal Hospital in Park Ridge, IL seeks a compassionate Polish-speaking Associate Veterinarian for our small animal practice with a Fear Free approach. We value collaboration, mentorship, and growth in a supportive team.

Open to new graduates and experienced vets alike, with excellent patient and client care in a well-established hospital. We offer competitive compensation, sign-on bonus, flexible scheduling, and a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, CE allowance,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain).
• Open to all experience levels, including new graduates.
• Interest in surgery is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Polish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Small Animal Medicine

Preventive Care

Soft Tissue Surgery

Veterinary Dentistry

Fear Free Care

Laser Therapy

Client Education

Clinical Decision-Making

Team Collaboration

Relationship Building

Compassionate Patient Care

Mentorship & Growth

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Illinois veterinary license

Job description

Associate Veterinarian | Touhy Animal Hospital | Park Ridge, IL (Bilingual Polish/English)

Touhy Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and Polish-speaking Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in Park Ridge, Illinois. Whether you're a recent graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced DVM looking for your next opportunity, you'll find a supportive team, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Our Fear Free-focused hospital is backed by more than 60 years of combined veterinary experience and a highly tenured team dedicated to exceptional patient care. We provide comprehensive services including preventive care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, laser therapy, and wellness care, all supported by experienced technicians and a remote team that helps streamline client communication and daily operations.

Core Competencies

• Small Animal Medicine


• Preventive Care & Wellness


• Soft Tissue Surgery


• Veterinary Dentistry


• Fear Free Patient Care


• Laser Therapy


• Client Communication & Education


• Clinical Decision-Making


• Team Collaboration


• Relationship Building


• Compassionate Patient Care


• Mentorship & Professional Growth

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary


• Quarterly production with no negative accrual


• Generous sign-on bonus


• Flexible scheduling


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Generous PTO with rollover


• Paid parental leave and bonding time


• Annual CE allowance plus CE days


• Professional development assistance


• Paid professional dues and PLIT


• Structured mentorship program


• Leadership growth opportunities


• 401(k) options


• Personal pet discounts


• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree


• Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)


• Open to all experience levels, including new graduates


• Interest in surgery is a plus


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Polish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply!

Why Park Ridge?

Located just 15 miles from downtown Chicago, Park Ridge offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. Enjoy excellent schools, beautiful parks, a walkable downtown, and easy access to everything the Chicago area has to offer.

Join Touhy Animal Hospital and build a rewarding veterinary career with a team that values collaboration, mentorship, work-life balance, and exceptional patient care.

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