Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director at VCA All Pets Animal Hospital located in Lockport, 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.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at [email protected]

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Why Join the Team?

• Location: VCA All Pets Animal Hospital is a well-established, growing practice in Lockport, Illinois, just 30 miles southwest of Chicago.

• Positions Available: Seeking a friendly, energetic, and passionate Associate Veterinarian to join our talented team. Open to hiring a leadership candidate to step into a Medical Director role.

• New Graduates & Students:

  • Open to current veterinary students and new graduates.

  • Benefit from our 6-month mentorship program with personalized support and a collaborative team environment.

• Supportive Team Environment:

  • Join a skilled team of 3 doctors and experienced support staff.

  • Encouragement to pursue your specific veterinary interests.

  • Access to the latest trends and technologies in veterinary medicine.

• State-of-the-Art Facility:

  • 12,000 sq. ft. hospital equipped with spacious exam rooms, a modern treatment area, advanced surgery suite, dental area, digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, full pharmacy, boarding accommodations, and daycare services.

  • Embrace a great working environment with the resources you need to provide high-quality care.

Schedule

• Flexible Scheduling:

  • Enjoy a set schedule with desirable hours, promoting a great work-life balance.

  • Open six days a week, with flexible shifts available.

  • Dedicated surgery day each week for focused patient care.

  • 30-minute appointment slots to provide thorough, personalized patient care.

Cases

• Diverse Case Load:

  • Provide progressive, high-quality care for small animals in a friendly, compassionate setting.

  • Manage a wide range of cases, from routine wellness visits to more complex medical and surgical cases.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with 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 $115K - $130K. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.  Compensation ranges for the Medical Director may be higher and include an additional Medical Director stipend and bonus.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

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

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

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).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.