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Associate Veterinarian | Up To $75,000 in Sign-On Bonuses | Northwest 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
Practice:
We are currently undergoing an exciting clinical evolution. With a brand-new DVM team at the helm, we are actively redefining our medical protocols and elevating the standard of care for every patient that walks through our doors. We built a patient-first environment from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join a practice where your input helps shape our new workflows and ultimately provide the best medical care for our patients. We are proud to highlight our intergrative medicine approach offering acupuncture, allergy testing, diet consultations, & supplements.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian – Northwest Animal Hospital
Des Plaines, Illinois
Northwest Animal Hospital is excited to welcome a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to our growing team! If you’re looking for a practice where you can provide excellent medicine, collaborate with a supportive team, and truly enjoy coming to work each day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are passionate about delivering high-quality veterinary care while maintaining a positive, fun, and team-focused culture. Our hospital offers a unique blend of traditional veterinary medicine and integrative approaches, allowing our doctors to provide thoughtful, well-rounded care tailored to each patient’s needs.
About the Clinic
Northwest Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal practice offering wellness and preventative care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, internal medicine, and integrative veterinary care.
One of the things that makes Northwest special is our focus on both traditional and natural approaches to medicine. Our Managing DVM, Dr. Draca, offers diet consultations and fresh-feeding guidance, including home-cooked and raw diet recommendations when appropriate. She is also nearing completion of her acupuncture certification and has begun offering acupuncture services in the hospital.
Dr. Draca plans to pursue certification in Chinese herbal medicine next, and our team currently offers a variety of supplement recommendations and natural wellness options.
This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who is interested in progressive medicine, integrative care, nutrition, acupuncture, or simply expanding their medical toolkit in a supportive environment.
About the Team
Our team is one of the things that truly sets Northwest Animal Hospital apart. You’ll be joining dedicated veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who believe collaboration, communication, and teamwork are key to providing excellent patient care.
Whether you are an experienced veterinarian or a newer graduate looking for mentorship, you will find a team that is eager to support your success and help you grow.
About the Area
Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, Northwest Animal Hospital offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and big-city accessibility. With beautiful parks, great restaurants, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to nearby Chicago, the area offers a fantastic quality of life for individuals and families alike.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a veterinarian who:
Is passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care
Enjoys collaborating with a supportive team
Values building strong client relationships
Has an interest in progressive, well-rounded medicine
Is open to learning more about integrative medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and natural wellness options
Brings a positive attitude and enthusiasm for growth
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus opportunities
Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
CE allowance and professional development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive, collaborative hospital culture
Opportunities to grow in both traditional and integrative veterinary medicine
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally, practice excellent medicine, and work with a team that truly enjoys what they do, Northwest Animal Hospital would love to meet you!
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 $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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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