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Emergency Veterinarian

📍 Wilmette, IL·Posted 251d ago

💰 Avg $101.46k–$166.12kFull-Time401k MatchPTO / Paid Time OffBonusProduction Pay

MedVet Wilmette will be a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located outside of Chicago in beautiful Wilmette, Illinois. We are a proud part of the MedVet family, a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients.

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate emergency veterinarian to join our team. Interest and ability to perform emergency surgeries is desired but not required. As an emergency veterinarian at MedVet Wilmette, you will be responsible for providing expert care to small animals in need of immediate medical attention. Our new hospital will feature a state-of-the-art emergency surgical suite, patient rooms, and triage area. You will work closely with our team of experienced veterinary technicians and specialists at MedVet Chicago to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.

Qualifications

DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school
Valid Illinois veterinary license
Emergency and critical care experience preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong surgical skills (desired)
Passion for providing excellent patient care

Pay Transparency: MedVet compensates doctors using a production-plus-salary model. The base salary range for this position is $160,000–$250,000 annually, not including quarterly production bonuses. Total compensation is determined by several factors, including experience and production earned.

Everything Starts with Our Caregivers

Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders in the Medvet organization - a rare opportunity to have ownership and share in the growth and success of MedVet hospitals across the country.
Competitive shift base + production compensation plan
Our extensive benefits include family-eligible healthcare, 401K retirement plan with company match, student loan payment program, paid time off, family planning support, and paid parental leave.
Our passionate and dedicated team of doctors, certified technicians, assistants, and client service representatives is committed to being the best in the veterinary profession to give and receive care. Our collaboration, passion, and energy can be felt by everyone who enters our hospital doors.
Our team members treat patients and clients like they are our own family, and we develop referral-partner relationships built on trust, respect, communication, and empathy.

Why you will love living in Wilmette, IL

Located on the scenic North Shore of Lake Michigan, Wilmette, Illinois offers an exceptional quality of life with charming neighborhoods, top rated schools, and a vibrant downtown filled with local shops and dining. Residents enjoy beautiful lakefront parks, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to Chicago for world class culture, entertainment, and travel. Wilmette blends small town warmth with big city connectivity, making it an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, email Paige Heldreth, Senior Recruiter at [email protected].

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Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.