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Associate Veterinarian | Countryside Animal Clinic | Northbrook, IL
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:
Mission: At Countryside Animal Clinic PC, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and caring environment where trust between our staff and clients is top priority. We strive to support our clients and their pets through a lifetime of health and happiness.
Our Practice: Countryside Animal Clinic PChas been dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats for decades. We take pride in our personalized approach, ensuring clear and open communication between clients, patients, staff, and veterinarians.
We oversee every aspect of a pet’s health. Our approach allows us to provide comprehensive, individualized care tailored to each pet’s unique needs and ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care at every stage throughout their health journey.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian
Countryside Animal Hospital – Northbrook, Illinois
Are you looking for a veterinary home where you can practice high-quality medicine with a supportive, collaborative team and a loyal client base? Countryside Animal Hospital in Northbrook, Illinois is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our growing team!
Our hospital is dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care while building lasting relationships with pets and the families who love them. Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian or a newer graduate seeking mentorship, you’ll find a positive and encouraging environment where your professional interests and growth are truly supported.
About the Hospital
Countryside Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal practice known for providing personalized care and exceptional service to the Northbrook community. Our doctors practice progressive medicine supported by modern equipment and a highly trained technical team.
We offer a full range of services including preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and treatment for a variety of medical conditions. Our team works closely together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative culture where veterinarians can practice medicine confidently while continuing to grow their skills.
A Team That Loves What They Do
You’ll be joining a passionate and experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who truly enjoy working together. We foster an environment where ideas are welcomed, mentorship is encouraged, and everyone plays an important role in patient care.
Our support staff is skilled and dedicated, allowing our doctors to focus on practicing medicine while delivering an exceptional client experience. We believe great medicine happens when great people work together—and our team embodies that every day.
Why You’ll Love Northbrook, Illinois
Located just north of Chicago, Northbrook offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and big-city access. The community is known for its beautiful parks, excellent schools, and vibrant dining and shopping scene.
Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at places like the Chicago Botanic Garden, scenic forest preserves, and miles of walking and biking trails. With easy access to downtown Chicago, Northbrook offers the convenience of city amenities while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
What We Offer
We believe great veterinarians deserve great support and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary with production opportunities
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (for qualified candidates)
- Unlimited PTO so you can truly recharge
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance plus paid CE days
- Paid professional dues and liability coverage
- Mentorship opportunities for new graduates
- A collaborative and positive team culture
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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