Associate Veterinarian

Old Town Animal Care Center

Job Description

Full-time Associate Veterinarian opening at Old Town Animal Care Center in Chicago, IL. NEW GRADUATES encouraged to apply! 

 

Old Town Animal Care Center is a State of the Art practice near Chicago, Illinois. We are seeking a full time Associate Veterinarian to join our fun, hardworking, compassionate team.  Our practice stress high quality medicine and surgery in our full-service facility. At Old Town Animal Care Center, we believe that as pet owners, we owe our canine and feline companions the most compassionate and exceptional care that can be found in the Chicago area. We are more than an animal hospital; we strive to nurture the bonds between people and their pets, and to serve as long-term partners in the care of your loved one. Each of our veterinarians invests fully in the long-term health of every single pet that walks through our doors, and we are just as committed as you are to helping your pet live the healthiest, happiest life possible.

 


For new graduates, this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our ADVMs will have access to:

  • One on one surgical and medical support from Dr. Sandra Faeh, current VP of AVMA, an NVA practice owner, and Illinois Mentor
  • Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
  • Cohort of other new graduate ADVMs in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in

About our hospital:

  • Routine & advanced surgery
  • Heated surgery tables
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house lab
  • Ventilating anesthetic equipment
  • Digital radiology
  • Endoscopy

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Vacation/sick paid time off
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Paid dues/fees for AVMA, CVMA, State License and DEA
  • Continuing Education
  • Covered 100% liability insurance
 

Our vets have appeared on all major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX) including Good Morning America and Animal ER Live on Nat Geo Wild!  We strive to provide high quality medical and surgical services in state-of-the-art facilities while also offering a broad-spectrum of services to make our hospitals a true one stop shop for their needs of the pets in our communities. 


In addition to our myriad medical and elective services, adoption is an area of pet care that is near and dear to our hearts. our hospital donates time and space to Help Save Pets Humane Society, a non-profit rescue organization that works with multiple animal hospitals to find forever homes for deserving pets. 

 

All interested candidates please apply online or submit your CV to scotti.klecka@nva.com.


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.