Associate Veterinarian

Private Practice | Choose Salary or Production | $130,000+ | Chicago Southland (Calumet City, IL)

Not every veterinary practice is built around production goals.

Some are built around great medicine.

An established, privately owned small animal hospital in the Chicago Southland is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who wants the freedom to practice medicine the right way—supported by an experienced team, advanced diagnostics, and leadership that values doctors over quotas.

Whether you're early in your career or an experienced veterinarian looking for a better environment, this practice offers the mentorship, flexibility, and autonomy to help you thrive.

Why Veterinarians Are Interested

Choose Your Compensation Model

Salary or Production—Your Choice

• $130,000+ Guaranteed Compensation
• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Weekends Optional
• Telemedicine Opportunities
• Private Practice—No Corporate Medicine

Practice Medicine the Way You Were Trained

Join a collaborative team that believes excellent medicine begins with giving veterinarians the time, resources, and support they need to succeed.

Practice alongside experienced veterinarians and highly trained, certified technicians while caring for a loyal, established client base.

This is a hospital where collaboration is encouraged, mentorship is genuine, and professional growth is part of the culture—not just a promise during the interview.

Advanced Medicine Close to Home

Practice in a modern, AAHA-level hospital featuring:

• Digital Diagnostics

• Advanced Imaging

• Integrated Western & Eastern Medicine

• Fear-Free Patient Care

• Telemedicine Consultations

• Collaborative Access to a Board-Certified Cardiologist

Whether your interests include internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, or integrative medicine, you'll have opportunities to expand your skills and develop your own clinical niche.

Schedule Designed for Balance

• Monday–Friday Core Schedule

• Weekends Optional

• Telemedicine Flexibility

Work-life balance isn't just talked about here—it's built into the schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation Starting at $130,000+

Choose the compensation model that best fits your career goals:

• Guaranteed Salary

or

• Production-Based Compensation

Plus:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

• Sign-On Bonus

• Relocation Assistance

• Paid Professional Licensure

• Continuing Education Support

• Long-Term Career Growth

Why the Chicago Southland?

Enjoy the benefits of practicing just outside downtown Chicago while avoiding the congestion and high cost of living in the city.

You'll have convenient access to world-class restaurants, professional sports, entertainment, international airports, and Lake Michigan—all while working in a welcoming community where relationships still matter.

Looking for Something Better?

The best veterinarians aren't always actively searching.

Many simply want a practice where they can enjoy coming to work again.

If you're curious whether this opportunity could be the right fit, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.