Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, DVM, at VCA Naper Ridge Animal Hospital located in Naperville, IL, and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Generous signing bonus- starting at 20k+



We are offering a signing bonus for an experienced doctor, DVM.

Why Join the Team?

• VCA Naper Ridge Animal Hospital, located in Naperville, Illinois, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our multi-doctor team of passionate professionals. We are a well-established, small animal practice with a strong reputation in the community and a loyal, appreciative client base.
• Our team is cohesive, tenured, and deeply committed to collaborative care. You'll be supported by a highly experienced and well-trained group of technicians and support staff, making your day-to-day both efficient and rewarding. At VCA Naper Ridge, we prioritize work-life balance, offer a set schedule, and strive for manageable caseloads to help our doctors thrive.
• Located just 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville is a consistently top-rated place to live, offering acclaimed schools, vibrant parks, a dynamic downtown with restaurants and shops, and easy public transportation. You'll enjoy the best of both worlds: suburban charm with easy access to the excitement of the city.

Schedule
Our doctors enjoy a set schedule with desirable hours and no on-call shifts. We believe in giving our team the time they need to provide thorough, high-quality care.

Full-time or part-time available.

We can customize a schedule to align with your work/life balance goals.

Cases
We are a general practice hospital focused on providing advanced care to our canine and feline patients. Our services include:

• Digital radiography & digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Laser therapy
• Electrocautery
• Wellness care, surgery, and internal medicine

We welcome any special interests you may bring to the table and are excited to grow our services alongside your passions.

Who we look for

• People who love pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to 150,000. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
• This position is also eligible for other variable pay programs (production/pro-salary)

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (IL), or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Learn more about the hospital [Link to hospital website]

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).