Veterinarian

Global Talent Partners; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $35,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

CE allowance and paid CE time

Professional memberships and licensure

Paid time off and holidays

Professional liability coverage

Structured mentorship for new grads

Job summary

Global Talent Partners in East Peoria, IL, is seeking a Full-time Associate Veterinarian for a small animal practice. You will provide preventive care, wellness services, and urgent care during clinic hours, with support from skilled technicians and colleagues.

Qualified new graduates are encouraged to apply. The hospital offers mentorship, a flexible weekday schedule with no weekends or on-call, and opportunities across dentistry, surgery, and internal medicine.

Qualifications

• Strong communication abilities and a collaborative mindset are essential.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care and wellness services for small animals.
• Manage internal medicine cases and deliver urgent care during clinic hours.
• Perform dentistry and routine soft-tissue surgery with support from experienced staff.
• Engage in client communication and thorough medical record-keeping.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine

Job description

Launch your veterinary career with a supportive team, structured mentorship, and a flexible weekday schedule in East Peoria, IL, earning up to $135,000. Eligible new graduates may also receive a sign-on bonus up to $35,000.

The Hospital

• Warm, team-first culture focused on collaboration, wellbeing, and ongoing professional growth
• Flexible scheduling with no on-call and no weekend requirements to support work-life balance
• Full-service small animal practice offering wellness, urgent care during clinic hours, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and senior pet care
• Skilled technicians and dedicated support staff who enable doctors to focus on medicine and client communication
• On-site capabilities include in-house lab testing, a stocked pharmacy, digital radiography, ultrasound, digital dental radiography, surgical lasers, laser therapy for pain management and rehabilitation, tonometry, and patient-warming systems during anesthesia
• Consistently positive client feedback and long-standing community presence
• Structured mentorship program designed for new graduates, with hands-on case support and progressive caseload independence

Location

Set along the Illinois River directly across from downtown Peoria, East Peoria blends scenic riverfront living with a vibrant retail and leisure district, strong community events, and quick access to regional cultural and healthcare amenities.

• Riverfront recreation and views at East Peoria River Front Park and connected trails
• The Levee District offers major retail, restaurants, and hotels, including Target, Costco, and Bass Pro Shops
• Family-friendly events year-round, from the renowned Festival of Lights to summer riverfront celebrations and fireworks
• Close to Illinois Central College's East Peoria campus, supporting continuing education and local talent development
• Mid-sized community feel with an expanded regional labor market across the Peoria metro
• Affordable housing compared with many metro areas, attractive for relocators
• Quick access to Peoria's museums, performing arts, universities, and medical centers

Benefits

• Up to $35,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new graduates
• Competitive compensation with quarterly no negative accrual for new graduates and production bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Continuing education allowance plus paid CE time
• Paid professional memberships, including VIN, AVMA, and Plumb's
• Relocation assistance available
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional liability coverage and reimbursement for state licensure fees
• Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends and no on-call
• Structured mentorship program tailored to recent graduates

The Role

• Full-time Associate Veterinarian within a small animal general practice
• Provide preventive care and wellness services, manage internal medicine cases, and deliver urgent care during clinic hours
• Perform dentistry and routine soft-tissue surgery with support from experienced colleagues and trained technicians
• Engage in collaborative case discussions, thorough client communication, and accurate medical record-keeping
• Participate in CE and mentorship activities with gradual caseload independence

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine
• License to practice veterinary medicine in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Strong communication skills, commitment to high-quality medicine, and a team-oriented mindset
• New graduates encouraged to apply