Associate Veterinarian, Surgical GP, Chicago North
Buffalo Grove, Illinois • Direct Hire • November 12, 2026 • 91634
Full-Time Associate Veterinarian, Small Animal GP with Surgery (Direct Hire), North Chicago Suburbs
An established, independently owned small animal hospital group in Chicago's north suburbs is adding a full-time associate veterinarian. This is a permanent, direct-hire role: you join the hospital's own team as their employee.
Why this role stands out
- Keep surgery in house: the practice wants a doctor who can take on orthopedic and larger soft tissue cases that are referred out today
- Full-service general practice with wellness, sick visits, surgery, dentistry and urgent cases
- Independent ownership with a close, supportive team and sister locations nearby
- Competitive base salary (market range about $130,000 to $170,000, depending on experience) plus benefits
What you will do
- Provide small animal general practice medicine and client communication
- Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgery; orthopedics (TPLO, fracture repair) strongly preferred
- Dentistry and diagnostic ultrasound a plus
- Help grow the hospital's in-house surgical caseload
What we are looking for
- DVM or VMD, licensed in Illinois (or eligible)
- Strong surgical skills and confidence with complex cases
- Experienced veterinarians encouraged; surgical residency or advanced surgical training a plus
- Team player who enjoys collaborative patient care
Interested? Apply here and our veterinary recruiting team will reach out to share details.