Associate Veterinarian - Lockport, IL

VCA All Pets Animal Hospital is seeking a friendly, energetic and passionate Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Lockport, Illinois.

We are offering a $25k signing bonus for an experienced veterinarian.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman -

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

We are a three-doctor, small animal practice, providing progressive, high-quality medicine while maintaining a compassionate and friendly environment.

VCA All Pets has been part of the Lockport community for over 30 years, our practice is well established and continues to grow.

Our 12,000 sq. ft. hospital is well equipped with spacious exam rooms, an updated treatment area, surgery suite, dental area, digital radiography, ultrasound, a full pharmacy, therapeutic laser, roomy boarding accommodations, daycare and much more!

At our clinic, you will appreciate a great working environment with an experienced and well trained team of support staff.

We enthusiastically embrace the latest trends and technologies in veterinary medicine and we encourage our all of our doctors to pursue their individual interests.

If there is an area of veterinary medicine you are passionate about or if there is something you would like to learn more about, we want to support you in your goals.

Our doctors enjoy a set schedule, with desirable hours, and a manageable workload. We are open six days a week, scheduling 30 minute appointments and a dedicated surgery day;

giving you the time you need to spend with your patients / clients, as well as the benefit of knowing what is coming through the door.

Great work and home life balance! We are located in a wonderful area, and have clientele that are compliant, and truly appreciative.

Picturesque Lockport is located 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago and is situated along the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal.

It has a park district that manages and maintains 38 parks and several recreational programs with the goal to enrich the quality of life of the community.

Downtown Lockport is home to several museum, all within walking distance of one another, boutique shops, and excellent dining.

Lockport has a station on the Metra’s heritage corridor providing weekday rush hour rail service between Joliet and Chicago.

The city continues to develop both in terms of many new homes and new businesses entering the area.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are :

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As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Health & Well-being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health / dental / vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

WOOF University offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

100% paid professional liability coverage

100% paid life insurance

100% paid short-term disability insurance

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

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