About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Associate Veterinarian - $25k Sign-On Bonus opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Privately owned, multi-site small-animal practice with modern medicine and longer appointment times
$200,000+ total earnings potential with strong base (no negative accrual) plus production $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation allowance, and student-loan reimbursement plan
Four-day workweek, alternating Saturdays, and no overnights thanks to local 24-hour ER partners
True mentorship culture, optimal doctor-to-tech ratios, and experienced support staff
Advanced tools at your fingertips: in-house diagnostics, digital radiology and dental, ultrasound, laser therapy, PRP and stem-cell therapy, full anesthetic monitoring.
Location
On-site in Chicago across three state-of-the‑art hospitals. Weekday hours end at 6 p.m., Saturdays close at 2 p.m., and Sundays are closed to protect work‑life balance.
Note
Must hold (or be eligible for) an active Illinois DVM/VMD license and be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Our Client
Our client is a progressive, privately owned small‑animal hospital group known for longer appointment times, tailored care plans, and a supportive, team‑first environment. Leadership invests in technology, CE, and people so veterinarians can practice the medicine theyre proud of.
Job Description
Deliver high‑quality, client‑centered small‑animal medicine and surgery
Build trusted relationships through education and clear, compassionate communication
Create diagnostic and treatment plans using full in‑house lab, digital imaging, and advanced modalities
Perform dental procedures with digital dental radiography and high standards of pain management
Collaborate in a collegial, mentorship‑friendly setting with strong doctor‑to‑tech support
Contribute to protocol refinement, quality initiatives, and a positive hospital culture
Qualifications
DVM/VMD degree and Illinois licensure (or ability to obtain promptly)
Comfortable with general medicine, dentistry, and routine soft‑tissue surgery
Strong communicator who enjoys client education and teamwork
Openness to mentorship (giving or receiving) and commitment to fear‑free, low‑stress handling
Why Youll Love Working Here
Private ownership, empowered clinical decision‑making, and zero corporate red tape
Structured mentorship, funded CE (40 hours + fully paid conference, airfare, hotel, and wet labs)
Comprehensive benefits: multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, STD with parental leave, LTD, life/AD&D, pre‑paid legal, 401(k) with match, VIN/Plumbs, licenses/dues, uniforms 160 hours PTO + sick time, holiday pay, excellent pet‑care discounts, and the ability to bring your pet to work (where appropriate)
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.