Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital, part of National Veterinary Associates, is seeking a veterinarian for full-scope medicine in a small-town setting in northern Illinois. You will provide preventive, medical, and surgical care during regular business hours in a 3-doctor practice that values work/life balance and gradual leadership growth.

The position offers a clear pathway toward becoming Medical Director, with options to pursue ruminant or swine cases and an emphasis on professional development,

Qualifications

• Full-scope preventative, medical, and surgical care during regular business hours.
• No after-hours on call.
• Opportunity to explore optional ruminant or swine cases if mixed-animal work interests you.
• Clear pathway toward a future Medical Director role.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope preventative, medical, and surgical care during regular business hours.
• Lead and grow within a role with a pathway to Medical Director.
• Collaborate in a 3-doctor practice.
• Explore mixed-animal cases if interested.

Job description

Hospital Name: Sandwich Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

What if you could practice full-scope medicine at a small-town pace, with room to lead?

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital is a thriving 3-doctor practice in beautiful northern Illinois, where genuine work/life balance meets real professional growth. Regular business hours, no after-hours on-call, and an optional mix of small and large animal cases make this a rare place to build the career, and the life, you want.

The Opportunity:

• Provide full-scope preventative, medical, and surgical care during regular business hours only
• No after-hours on call, ever
• Explore optional ruminant or swine cases if mixed-animal work interests you
• Build leadership skills with a clear pathway toward a future Medical Director role

The Resources:

• Advanced surgical suite with soft-tissue, orthopedic, and laser surgery options
• Comprehensive dentistry supported by digital dental radiography
• In-house laboratory and digital full-body radiography
• Strong teleconsultation resources and a fully stocked pharmacy

The Lifestyle:

• Settle into a walkable, close-knit downtown where clients know you by name, about an hour southwest of Chicago
• Enjoy the historic 1878 Sandwich Opera House, antique shops, and the beloved Sandwich Fair, running since 1888
• Get outdoors along the Fox River at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area for hiking, fishing, and paddling
• Starting salary of $110,000–$150,000 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
• Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided

If you’re looking for full-scope medicine, a relaxed pace, and room to grow into leadership, this is your sign.