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Associate Veterinarian | Chicago Cat Clinic | Feline Only
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Chicago Cat Clinic is Chicago's oldest feline-only clinic!
Founded in 1975 by the late Dr. Barbara Stein, a pioneer in veterinary medicine and one of four women in her graduating class, Chicago Cat Clinic focuses solely on feline veterinary care. We are proud to be part of the legacy that helped transform the way leading doctors feel about feline-specific practices.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian | Feline-Only Practice | Chicago Cat Clinic
A rare opportunity for a cat-loving veterinarian in Chicago!
Chicago Cat Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our incredible feline-only team in Chicago, Illinois. Opportunities like this do not come around often — our team is passionate, loyal, and deeply committed to providing exceptional care for cats and the people who love them. If you have a special interest in feline medicine and are looking for a practice where cats are truly the center of everything we do, this could be the perfect fit.
About Chicago Cat Clinic
Chicago Cat Clinic is a well-established, feline-only veterinary practice located on the northwest side of Chicago. As the city’s oldest feline-only veterinary clinic and the second oldest in the United States, this practice has a long-standing legacy of providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care exclusively for cats. Our calm, quiet, canine-free environment allows us to focus on the unique medical, behavioral, and emotional needs of feline patients while creating a lower-stress experience for both cats and their owners.
About the Team
Our team is made up of experienced, devoted professionals who have dedicated their careers to the health and happiness of feline patients. This is a collaborative, cat-loving group that takes pride in thoughtful medicine, strong client relationships, and creating a supportive environment for both pets and people. We are looking for a veterinarian who enjoys building trust with clients, practicing high-quality medicine, and being part of a team that truly understands and celebrates cats.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to focus on feline medicine in a practice with a respected history and a strong reputation in the community. The ideal candidate is compassionate, communicative, and excited to work in a feline-exclusive setting. Whether you already have a strong background in feline medicine or you are looking to grow your skills in a cat-only environment, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work with a team that shares your passion.
Why You’ll Love Chicago
Chicago offers the perfect mix of big-city energy, neighborhood charm, incredible food, lakefront beauty, arts, culture, sports, and year-round things to do. Chicago Cat Clinic is located in the beautiful Edgebrook neighborhood on the city’s northwest side and proudly serves cats from Chicago and surrounding communities including Jefferson Park, Forest Glen, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, and beyond.
What We’re Looking For
We would love to connect with a veterinarian who:
- Loves cats and has a strong interest in feline medicine
- Enjoys client education and building long-term relationships
- Values collaboration, communication, and teamwork
- Practices compassionate, high-quality medicine
- Is excited about joining a practice where vacancies do not happen often
Join Us
If you are a veterinarian who loves cats and is looking for a truly special practice to call home, we would love to meet you. Chicago Cat Clinic offers a rare opportunity to join a feline-only hospital with deep roots, a passionate team, and a legacy of exceptional care.
Come be part of something special — where every patient purrs, chirps, meows, and matters.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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