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Experienced Veterinarian | Prairie View Animal Hospital
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
Position Purpose:
Experienced Associate Veterinarian
Prairie View Animal Hospital – DeKalb, Illinois
Prairie View Animal Hospital is excited to welcome an experienced Associate Veterinarian to our growing team! Located in the charming and vibrant community of DeKalb, Illinois, our two-doctor, full-service companion animal practice is dedicated to delivering exceptional care through every stage of a pet’s life.
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery, values collaboration, and wants to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, close-knit environment.
About Our Practice
Prairie View Animal Hospital is a well-equipped, progressive hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Our facility features advanced technology including digital radiography, dental digital X-rays, in-house laboratory diagnostics, ECG, and modern anesthesia monitoring.
Our surgical suite supports a wide range of soft tissue procedures, including laser surgery, allowing us to provide advanced care with improved patient outcomes and recovery.
⚕️ About Our Team
Our team is collaborative, experienced, and genuinely supportive. You’ll work alongside skilled veterinarians, dedicated technicians, and compassionate support staff who prioritize teamwork, communication, and exceptional patient care.
With a new graduate joining the team in 2026, this role also offers a unique opportunity to mentor while continuing to grow your own clinical interests. We foster an environment where ideas are shared, learning is continuous, and every team member is valued.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Surgical Opportunity – Strong caseload with the ability to perform and grow your surgical skillset
- Advanced Medicine – Access to modern diagnostics and tools to practice high-quality care
- Supportive Culture – Collaborative team that values mentorship, growth, and work-life balance
- Loyal Client Base – Engaged clients who trust our recommendations and prioritize their pets’ health
- Room to Grow – Encouragement to pursue your clinical interests and continuing education
- Community-Focused – A trusted, hometown practice with deep roots in the DeKalb community
About DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to big-city amenities. Home to Northern Illinois University, the area has a lively, welcoming feel with great local restaurants, parks, and community events. Located just an hour from Chicago, you’ll enjoy a more relaxed pace of life while still having easy access to everything the city has to offer.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a veterinarian withsmall animal GP experience who:
- Enjoys and is confident in surgery
- Values teamwork and collaboration
- Is passionate about client education and relationship-building
- Takes pride in practicing high-quality, compassionate medicine
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
- Generous CE allowance and professional development support
- Mentorship and leadership growth opportunities
- A positive, team-oriented work environment
If you’re a veterinarian who loves surgery, thrives in a collaborative setting, and wants to be part of a growing, community-driven practice—we’d love to connect with you.
Apply today and discover what makes Prairie View Animal Hospital such a special place to practice.
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 $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /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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