Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital serving Palos Hills and the southwest Chicago suburbs. The practice has provided trusted veterinary care for decades and is supported by a highly experienced, long-tenured team that values collaboration, consistency, and a family-style working environment.
The hospital delivers a broad range of primary care services for dogs and cats, including wellness examinations, preventative medicine, diagnostics, and treatment of common medical conditions. Flexible scheduling is available, and the practice is closed on Sundays to support a healthier work-life balance.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct routine wellness examinations for canine and feline patients.
- Develop preventative healthcare plans, including vaccinations and parasite control.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat common medical conditions.
- Create clear diagnostic and treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
- Perform routine clinical procedures within your level of experience.
- Monitor ongoing cases and adjust treatment recommendations when required.
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment choices, and home-care instructions clearly to clients.
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
- Collaborate with experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
- Support the education and development of veterinary technician students and junior colleagues.
- Follow AAHA standards and hospital protocols for patient care and safety.
- Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate and dependable service.
Package:
- Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.
- Hospital closed on Sundays.
- Six-month personalised mentorship programme for recent graduates.
- AAHA-accredited clinical environment.
- Support from a long-tenured and experienced hospital team.
- Electronic medical record system.
- Opportunities to mentor veterinary technician students.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days.
- Paid parental leave, vacation leave, and sick leave.
- Mental health, wellbeing, and financial support resources.
- Potential eligibility for additional variable compensation programmes.
- Opportunities to participate in veterinary clinical studies.
- Employee discounts on veterinary care and pet-related services.
