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Veterinarian

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Join a team that truly supports you—personally, professionally, and clinically.

Sandwich Veterinary Hospital, a thriving 3-doctor practice in beautiful northern Illinois, is excited to welcome a full-time Veterinary Associate to our growing team! Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or a brand-new graduate, you’ll find mentorship, collaboration, and genuine work-life balance here.

 What You’ll Do

  • Provide high-quality preventative, medical, and surgical care
  • Manage wellness, sick-pet, and urgent cases during regular business hours only
  • Perform routine and advanced small animal procedures
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
  • Collaborate with our doctor team on case management and medical decision-making
  • Explore optional ruminant or swine cases if desired
  • Build leadership skills, with opportunities to train toward a future Medical Director role

 About Our Hospital

We provide a wide range of services with tools that make your work more efficient and your care more effective:

  • Advanced surgical suite with soft-tissue, orthopedic, and laser surgery options
  • Comprehensive dentistry services supported by digital dental radiography
  • In-house laboratory for fast diagnostics and confident decision-making
  • Digital full-body radiography and strong teleconsultation resources
  • A fully stocked pharmacy with trusted pharmaceuticals and preventatives

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive ProSal compensation
  • Bonuses including sign on, retention, and relocation if needed
  • Health, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Coverage for state license and DEA renewals

·         No After-Hours On-Call

  • Robust opportunities for leadership training and career growth

As part of the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program, you’ll receive:

  • Dedicated one-on-one support from Illinois Mentor Dr. Emily Doemland
  • A wellness-focused program emphasizing stress management and healthy work habits
  • Opportunities to connect with other new grads through social events, workshops, and team-building activities

Located just one hour southwest of Chicago, Sandwich offers a small-town charm. Sandwich is known for its friendly atmosphere, safe neighborhoods, and close-knit community feel. It’s the kind of place where clients know you by name, local businesses greet you like family, and the pace of life is refreshingly relaxed—all without sacrificing access to modern amenities.

Ready to make your next move?

Join a hospital that’s committed to helping you build the career you’ve always wanted.

Start your veterinary journey with us—we can’t wait to meet you!



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.
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Sandwich, Illinois, United States

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