Associate Veterinarian

Relief-style variety across Chicago, with a schedule set three months out and the security of a salaried role behind it.This group of 12 small-animal general practice hospitals across Chicago and its suburbs to find a Regional GP Veterinarian. The role is available full time or part time and suits a clinician who likes moving between practices but wants a steady income, benefits and a clear schedule.Each hospital has its own local client base, team and way of running the day. What they share is access to a larger veterinary group’s education department, which runs doctor mentorship, RACE-accredited dental training and patient and team safety resources. You get the feel of a community practice wherever you work, with structured clinical support that most independent hospitals can’t offer.The caseload is full general practice, covering wellness visits, sick appointments, urgent cases, soft-tissue surgery and dentistry. Because you’ll see how a dozen hospitals approach medicine, the role builds broad clinical judgement quickly. It also carries some teaching. Newer associates at several sites will look to you for a second opinion, and there is room to mentor them more formally if that interests you.The schedule is what sets this role apart from relief work. Full-time doctors work a minimum of 12 ten-hour shifts every four weeks, and part-time doctors a minimum of four. Shifts are booked at least 90 days ahead through an online platform, so you choose your hospitals and plan your life well in advance. At the full-time minimum, the base shift rate works out to roughly $140,000 a year before bonuses. Mileage is reimbursed for travel within the region.Production bonuses are paid quarterly and calculated separately for each hospital, so a quieter month at one site doesn’t reduce what you earn at another. Services, products and over-the-counter sales all count toward the bonus.Key highlights12 community-based small-animal hospitals across Chicago and its suburbsFull-time or part-time options, with a minimum of 12 or 4 shifts per four weeksTen-hour shifts booked 90+ days in advance through an online platform$900+ shift rate, roughly $140,000 base at the full-time minimumQuarterly production bonus calculated per hospitalMileage reimbursement for regional travelFull general practice caseload including wellness, urgent care, surgery and dentistryDoctor mentorship program and RACE-accredited dental educationOpportunity to mentor newer associates across multiple sitesAbout youDVM, VMD or equivalent degreeIllinois veterinary licence in good standing before your start dateActive DEA registration, or eligible to obtain oneAt least three years of general practice experience, or a completed internship plus at least one year in GPConfident with routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistryAdapts easily to different teams, workflows and hospital systemsKeeps clear, accurate medical records and communicates well with clients and staffWilling to support and guide less experienced veterinariansBenefitsShift rate starting at $900 plus quarterly production bonusesMileage reimbursementThree weeks of PTO and dedicated CE days for full-time doctorsDiscretionary fund for full-time doctorsMedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with company matchMental health supportPaid parental leave and pet adoption leavePet care discountsMentorship programs, RACE-accredited dental education and professional development resources