Veterinarian | Arlington Heights, IL

CareVet; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-figure salary

Signing bonus

Relocation stipend

Carebnb access

CE opportunities

Job summary

Care Animal Hospital is a long-standing practice within the CareVet family, seeking a DVM to provide high-quality medical care with strong technician support and access to advanced diagnostics. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and autonomy in a modern, well-equipped hospital.

Located in Arlington Heights, IL, the hospital offers six-figure potential with production, generous benefits, and a focus on work-life balance while delivering progressive veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment such as x-ray machines
• Advise owners about care and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Collaborate with team for high-quality care

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

Looking for a hospital where you can grow your skills, use advanced equipment, and collaborate with an experienced team?

At Care Animal Hospital,you'll find a supportive environment with experienced colleagues, advanced technology, and the resources you need to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow your skills.

We offer competitive compensation, production pay, schedule flexibility, true paid time off, and strong clinical support so you can focus on providing exceptional patient care.

Quick Snapshot

• 5 DVM collaborative team
• Strong, experienced technician support
• Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, and advanced case workups
• Access to advanced diagnostics + rehabilitation services
• Rotating Saturdays only
• Predictable scheduling with strong work-life balance
• Well-organized hospital with efficient workflow

What It’s Like to Practice Here

Care Animal Hospital is a long-standing five-doctor practice known for collaboration, mentorship, and advanced case capabilities. Whether you’re early in your career or experienced, you’ll have support while still maintaining autonomy.

We tailor the experience to you:

• New graduatesreceive structured mentorship and case guidance

• Experienced DVMsenjoy advanced case workups and clinical independence

We prioritize:

• Collaborative medicine

• Thorough diagnostics and treatment planning

• Strong technician support

• Predictable scheduling and work-life balance

• A positive, team-driven culture

Advanced Medical Capabilities

This is a hospital where you can truly practice progressive medicine.

You’ll have access to:

• CT scanner

• Ultrasound

• Laparoscopy & ligasure

• Electrocautery

• Fully equipped surgical suite

• Complete in-house laboratory

• Digital dental suite

Rehabilitation & Specialty Services

• Therapy pool

• Underwater treadmill

• Laser therapy

• Electronic stimulation therapy

Additional features include dual reception areas for efficient client flow and a drive-through pharmacy.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

• New graduates seeking mentorship in advanced medicine
• Experienced veterinarians wanting to expand surgical or diagnostic skills
• Doctors interested in rehabilitation or complex case management
• Clinicians who enjoy collaboration and modern equipment
• Veterinarians looking for long-term career growth

Life in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Located just 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Arlington Heights offers suburban comfort with city accessibility.

You’ll enjoy:

• Excellent schools and safe neighborhoods

• Restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

• Easy Metra access to Chicago

• Close proximity to O’Hare Airport

• Parks, golf courses, and forest preserves

It’s an ideal location for veterinarians who want career opportunities and big-city amenities while living in a community-focused suburb.

CareVet Offers You:

• Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Generous signing bonus, student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals