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Associate Veterinarian | Up to $50k in Sign-On Bonuses | Monmouth Small 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:
Monmouth Small Animal Hospital began in 1989. In 2007, we found that our ever-growing business needed to be expanded, so we had a major remodel done. We doubled the size of our practice, including 3 exam rooms, a large lobby, and a surgery suite with an attached treatment/pre-op/post-op room.
Today, our full-service veterinary team cares for a range of small animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and beyond.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian – Monmouth Small Animal Hospital | Monmouth, IL
About the Clinic
At Monmouth Small Animal Hospital, we’re growing—and we’re excited to welcome another veterinarian to our team! Our practice is known for delivering high-quality medicine while empowering pet owners through education and partnership. We offer a diverse caseload that keeps every day interesting, including general medicine, dentistry, advanced soft tissue surgery, and a strong focus on reproduction and theriogenology—making us one of the few practices in the region with this specialty focus.
We’re equipped with modern tools including digital radiography, ultrasound, and laser therapy, and we’re always open to investing in new equipment to support our doctors’ interests and elevate patient care.
About the Team
Our team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoys working together. Whether you’re a seasoned DVM or a new graduate, you’ll find an environment where mentorship, growth, and teamwork are prioritized. We love to teach, share knowledge, and celebrate wins—big and small.
If you’re looking to build your confidence in surgery or expand your skills, you’ll have incredible opportunities here. We perform a high volume of soft tissue procedures, C-sections, and orthopedic surgeries, and we’re happy to support additional training—yes, even TPLO certification if that’s your goal!
What You’ll Love About Practicing Here
- Hands-on experience with a wide variety of cases, including reproduction work
- Strong surgical exposure with mentorship available at every level
- A team that values collaboration, communication, and continuous learning
- Flexibility to explore your professional interests and shape your career path
- A clinic that invests in you—your growth, your tools, and your success
About Monmouth, Illinois
Monmouth offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to larger city amenities. Home to Monmouth College, the town has a vibrant, welcoming feel with community events, arts, and local culture woven into everyday life.
Enjoy a lower cost of living, friendly neighbors, and a slower pace—without sacrificing convenience. The Quad Cities are just a short drive away, giving you easy access to dining, entertainment, and riverfront views. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, local festivals, or just a peaceful place to call home, Monmouth delivers.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels who are passionate about patient care and eager to grow. If you love surgery, are curious about reproduction medicine, or want to strengthen your clinical skills in a supportive environment—we’d 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:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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:
- Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
- Sign on Bonus
- 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 $125,000.00 /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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