Veterinarian

Looking for a practice where you can practice great medicine, continue growing clinically, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work? Join Deerfield Animal Care Center, a premier small animal hospital in Chicago’s North Shore.

We’re looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. We offer a flexible schedule, 4-day workweek, along with strong mentorship, advanced equipment, and opportunities to grow your surgical, dental, and medical skills.

Why Join Us?

• $120,000–$140,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services
• No negative accrual
• Flexible scheduling with a 4-day workweek
• Surgical and medical mentorship
• Opportunities to grow your interests in surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, and advanced diagnostics
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, ample PTO, and more
• Discounted veterinary services
• Access to PetOne Veterinary Training Center, NVA’s state-of-the-art training facility offering hands-on training in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, leadership, and more

Practice & Technology

Our recently remodeled facility provides the tools and resources to practice high-quality medicine, including:

• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Brand-new ultrasound
• Full in-house laboratory
• Access to CT
• In-house orthopedic procedures, including fracture repair and TPLOs
• Overnight hospitalization
• Modern surgical and dental capabilities

Our doctors have the opportunity to build the caseload that interests them, whether that means expanding their surgical skills, developing a dental caseload, pursuing orthopedics, or strengthening their diagnostic capabilities.

Mentorship & Growth

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking to expand your clinical interests or a new graduate looking for strong support, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and build the career you want.

New graduates participate in the NVA Mentorship Program, which includes:

• One-on-one surgical and medical support from an Illinois mentor
• A cohort of fellow new graduate veterinarians across Illinois
• Wellness programming focused on stress management and work-life balance
• Social and team-building opportunities throughout the year

Why Deerfield?

Located on Chicago’s North Shore, Deerfield offers the best of suburban living with easy access to Chicago. Enjoy great restaurants, shopping, parks, recreation, and a vibrant community while staying close to everything the city has to offer.

If you’re looking for a supportive team, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to practice advanced medicine in a modern facility, we’d love to meet you.