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Job description
Associate Veterinarian
Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Ottawa, Illinois
About the Opportunity
Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team.
We've served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, and in 2023 our clients voted us Favorite Veterinary Clinic in the Times Readers' Choice Awards. We're a clinic where teamwork, positivity, and quality patient care all carry equal weight, and we're looking for someone who wants that same balance.
Why Ottawa, IL
Ottawa sits at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers, and it's one of the state's better-kept secrets. A few reasons people who move here stay:
Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks are all nearby
A walkable downtown with local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques
Affordable cost of living and an easy Midwest pace
Hiking, kayaking, and biking within a short drive
Small-town warmth, with a lot of nature right outside the door.
About Our Team
Chessie Lane is a low-drama, supportive place to work. We communicate directly, back each other up, and put real weight behind work-life balance. Our doctors have the equipment and autonomy to practice good medicine, including:
Digital radiography
In-house Idexx lab
Ultrasound
Dentistry
Soft tissue surgery
Full general practice services
What You'll Do
Perform wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostic workups for small animals
Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry
Use digital imaging and in-house diagnostics
Keep accurate patient records
Mentor and work alongside our support staff
Build client relationships through clear, compassionate communication
What We're Looking For
DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited program
Illinois veterinary license, or the ability to obtain one before start date
Solid clinical and surgical skills
A team-oriented, communicative approach to the job
Interest in continued learning and growth
Genuine care for both patients and their people
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary $135,000–$165,000, plus bonus and production pay
PTO, medical, dental, and vision
Short- and long-term disability, EAP, paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Licensure, dues, and VIN membership paid
CE allowance with paid CE days
Uniform allowance, and more
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Worksite address
ottawa, IL, 61350, US
Who can apply
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