Associate Veterinarian

Atlas is excited to be working with a family-owned small-animal hospital in Chicago that is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join its team. The hospital treats cats and dogs and combines general practice with same-day urgent care, so your days will include both planned preventive care and sick patients who need answers that day.The caseload covers wellness exams, vaccinations, puppy and kitten care, medical workups, general surgery and walk-in urgent cases. Preventive care is planned around each patient rather than following a fixed protocol. Integrative therapies, including acupuncture, are available alongside conventional treatment, which gives you more options for chronic and complex cases.Appointments run in 30-minute slots, and doctors have medical and surgical autonomy over how they work up and manage their cases. The hospital is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm and Saturdays from 8am to 3pm. It is closed on Sundays and has no overnight emergency service.The owner has more than 15 years of experience across general practice, emergency and urgent care, and specialty medicine. She completed a small-animal internship and has formal training in veterinary leadership. Mentorship is a real part of how she runs the hospital. The current doctor team includes a recent graduate, and the owner supports veterinarians at every career stage, whether they need structured guidance or want room to work independently. Three veterinarians are supported by around a dozen veterinary nurses and client service staff, with two to three nurses per doctor on every shift. Nurses work to the full extent of their skills, so doctors can spend their time on diagnosis, treatment and client conversations rather than tasks that can be delegated.The hospital is closely tied to its community. Its clients come from several surrounding neighborhoods, and the team takes part in local outreach, events and client education. The schedule is a four-day week with rotating Saturdays. This role will suit a veterinarian who enjoys a mix of wellness and urgent cases, takes time to explain recommendations to clients, and wants to grow within a small team led by an experienced clinician.Key highlightsFamily-owned small-animal hospital in central ChicagoGeneral practice combined with same-day urgent careMedical and surgical autonomy over case management30-minute appointment slotsTwo to three veterinary nurses per doctorOwner-led mentorship, drawing on experience in general practice, urgent care and specialty medicineIntegrative options, including acupuncture, offered alongside conventional medicineFour-day working week with rotating SaturdaysClosed Sundays, with no overnight emergency workSuitable for both experienced veterinarians and new graduatesActive involvement in local outreach and client educationAbout youDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degreeIllinois veterinary licence, or eligibility to obtain oneComfortable handling both wellness appointments and same-day urgent casesClear communicator who explains findings and options so clients can make informed decisionsWorks well with nurses and client service staff, and relies on them to run appointments efficientlyOpen to mentorship and feedback, at whatever stage of your career you areInterested in community work and client educationBenefitsBase salary with production, no negative accrual401(k) with employer matchHealth, dental and vision insuranceLife insurancePaid time offContinuing education allowance and professional development supportFlexible schedulingDiscounted pet care for employees