Veterinary Surgeon – Northfield, Illinois

Supreme Search Specialists; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Leadership Development

Specialist Collaboration

Flexible Scheduling

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Northfield, Illinois seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join an established emergency and specialty hospital. Board-certified or residency-trained candidates will provide advanced small animal soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, with access to modern facilities, imaging, and a collaborative team.

The role offers a highly competitive salary with commission, strong professional development, and opportunities to advance specialist services in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or residency-trained in veterinary surgery.
• Active Illinois veterinary license or eligibility to obtain before employment.
• Strong clinical expertise in small animal soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.
• Experience with advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced small animal surgical care, including consultations, diagnostics, planning, and surgery.
• Assess and manage complex surgical cases in companion animals.
• Perform soft tissue and orthopedic procedures per clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and technical support for safe perioperative care.
• Educate pet owners on surgical options, outcomes, and postoperative care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and continuing education.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Orthopedic surgery

Surgical case management

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Board certification in veterinary surgery

Illinois veterinary license or eligibility

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Northfield, Illinois | $235,000–$300,000 + Commission & Specialist Career Development

Location: Northfield, Illinois
Position: Veterinary Surgeon – Board-Certified or Residency-Trained
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: $235,000–$300,000 per Year + Commission
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Additional Incentives: Commission-Based Earnings | Specialist Collaboration | Continuing Education | Leadership Development
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance | Life Insurance | Paid Time Off | Continuing Education Allowance | Employee Wellness Support

About the Role

An excellent opportunity is available for a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join an established emergency and specialty veterinary hospital in Northfield, Illinois, offering an exceptional compensation package, advanced surgical facilities, and opportunities for specialist career development.

With a salary of $235,000–$300,000 per year plus commission, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive employment benefits, this position offers an attractive combination of financial rewards, clinical autonomy, and professional growth.

The successful candidate will join an established surgical service, providing advanced small animal soft tissue, orthopedic, and specialist surgical care to companion animals presenting with a wide range of complex medical and surgical conditions.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to veterinary surgeons seeking a challenging and rewarding caseload within a multidisciplinary specialty and emergency hospital.

Veterinarians will have access to advanced diagnostic imaging, modern surgical equipment, minimally invasive surgical capabilities, and experienced veterinary support staff, allowing them to deliver high-quality specialist care.

The role offers opportunities to collaborate closely with veterinary professionals across emergency and critical care, internal medicine, surgery, and other specialist disciplines, supporting a comprehensive approach to complex patient management.

A strong emphasis is placed on clinical autonomy, evidence-based medicine, surgical excellence, and collaborative case management, ensuring veterinarians can make informed treatment decisions while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The practice encourages continuing education, specialist training, professional development, and leadership progression, supporting veterinarians who wish to advance their clinical expertise and contribute to the development of specialist veterinary services.

Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons and residency-trained candidates are encouraged to apply, particularly those seeking access to advanced clinical resources and a collaborative specialist environment.

About the Practice

The practice is an established emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing advanced medical, surgical, and critical care services to companion animals throughout Northfield, Illinois, and the surrounding Chicago metropolitan area.

Veterinarians work within a modern, well-equipped clinical environment with access to advanced diagnostic imaging, surgical facilities, specialist treatment resources, and experienced veterinary support staff.

The hospital supports a varied caseload encompassing advanced soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, complex surgical consultations, emergency surgical cases, and multidisciplinary patient management.

Clinical resources support advanced imaging, minimally invasive procedures, orthopedic surgery, anesthesia, and perioperative monitoring, helping veterinary surgeons deliver comprehensive specialist treatment.

A strong emphasis is placed on evidence-based medicine, patient safety, individualized treatment planning, and surgical excellence, ensuring patients receive high-quality care throughout their treatment and recovery.

Experienced veterinary technicians and support staff assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, patient care, diagnostic procedures, and postoperative recovery.

Veterinary surgeons will have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, and other specialist services, supporting a multidisciplinary approach to complex clinical cases.

The practice encourages collaborative case discussions, professional mentorship, shared learning, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where veterinary specialists can continue developing their expertise.

A particular focus is placed on professional development, teamwork, clinical innovation, and a positive workplace culture, supporting veterinarians in building rewarding long-term careers.

Located in Northfield, Illinois, the surrounding area offers attractive residential communities, parks, restaurants, shopping, and convenient access to Chicago and Lake Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced small animal surgical care, including specialist consultations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgery.
• Assess and manage complex surgical cases affecting companion animals.
• Perform advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures according to clinical expertise.
• Evaluate patients referred for specialist surgical assessment and treatment.
• Develop individualized diagnostic and surgical treatment plans.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory investigations to support surgical decision-making.
• Perform appropriate minimally invasive surgical procedures where clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and technical support teams to ensure safe perioperative patient management.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative assessments and postoperative treatment recommendations.
• Monitor surgical patients throughout treatment and recovery, ensuring high standards of patient safety.
• Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Assess emergency surgical presentations and coordinate timely intervention when required.
• Collaborate with emergency veterinarians and specialist colleagues in the management of complex cases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and collaborative treatment planning.
• Communicate clearly with referring veterinarians regarding surgical recommendations and patient progress.
• Educate pet owners on surgical treatment options, expected outcomes, potential complications, and postoperative care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive surgical and medical records.
• Follow appropriate prescribing practices and relevant veterinary regulations.
• Participate in continuing education, specialist training, and professional development opportunities.
• Support clinical mentorship and knowledge sharing where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of surgical protocols and efficient clinical workflows.
• Uphold high standards of veterinary ethics, patient safety, and evidence-based surgical medicine.

Candidate Profile

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary institution or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Surgery, or completion of an appropriate veterinary surgical residency training program.
• Active Illinois veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one before commencing employment.
• Strong clinical expertise in small animal soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and specialist surgical case management.
• Confidence assessing complex surgical cases and developing appropriate treatment plans.
• Experience utilizing advanced diagnostic imaging to support surgical decision-making.
• Knowledge of anesthesia, perioperative care, pain management, and postoperative monitoring.
• Strong surgical judgment, technical ability, and clinical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a varied specialist caseload while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to veterinary medicine.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with veterinary specialists and support staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to building positive relationships with clients and referring veterinarians.
• Willingness to participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and continuing education.
• Confidence maintaining accurate clinical records and communicating surgical recommendations.
• A positive, adaptable attitude and enthusiasm for continued professional development.
• Interest in contributing to specialist service development and clinical mentorship.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of veterinary care and professional ethics.

Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons are particularly encouraged to apply, alongside residency-trained candidates seeking a collaborative specialist environment with advanced clinical resources.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $235,000–$300,000 per year plus commission, alongside comprehensive employment benefits and opportunities for specialist career development.

Benefits and incentives may include:

• Competitive Salary: $235,000–$300,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and specialist expertise.
• Commission-Based Earnings: Additional earning opportunities alongside the annual salary.
• Full-Time Employment: A permanent position within an established emergency and specialty veterinary environment.
• Flexible Scheduling: Working arrangements designed to support professional and personal commitments.
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life Insurance: Access to eligible life insurance benefits.
• Paid Time Off: Annual leave to support rest, personal commitments, and work-life balance.
• Floating Holidays: Additional flexibility for eligible employees.
• Continuing Education Allowance: Financial support toward eligible specialist training and professional development.
• Continuing Education Resources: Access to clinical education sessions and veterinary learning materials.
• Professional Development Support: Opportunities to strengthen specialist expertise and pursue additional clinical interests.
• Specialist Collaboration: Opportunities to work alongside veterinary professionals across multiple clinical disciplines.
• Advanced Surgical Facilities: Access to modern surgical equipment and specialist treatment resources.
• Advanced Diagnostic Resources: Access to diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing supporting complex surgical case management.
• Experienced Technical Support: Assistance from skilled veterinary technicians and surgical support staff.
• Clinical Autonomy: Opportunities to make informed surgical decisions while benefiting from multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Leadership Development: Potential opportunities to take on additional clinical and professional responsibilities.
• Career Progression: Opportunities to pursue long-term advancement within specialist veterinary medicine.
• Employee Wellness Support: Access to resources supporting mental health, stress management, and professional wellbeing.
• Employee Pet Benefits: Discounts on eligible veterinary services and pet care products.
• Professional Resources: Access to veterinary reference materials and clinical education platforms.
• Supportive Team Environment: A collaborative workplace focused on professional development, teamwork, and high-quality specialist veterinary care.

Salary will depend on experience, qualifications, board certification status, and relevant specialist expertise. Commission arrangements and benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable employment terms.