VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago located in Chicago, IL is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is seeking a people-oriented DVM (PT or FT 20 30+ hrs / wk) to join our team of four veterinarians and 25+ member support team.
Experience in feline medicine / surgery desired, ABVP boarded in feline a plus, feline-enthusiastic new grads considered.
We are a fully equipped AAHA accredited, AAFP Gold Standard Cat Friendly Practice with a strong focus on internal medicine.
We are keen on introducing technology and working with local shelters. Applicants must have a strong interest in and passion for feline internal medicine / behavior / surgery, and must be outgoing team players with good communication skills.
Dental and abdominal ultrasound skills a plus.
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is open 6 days / week; our DVMs enjoy a 4 day work week, with an emphasis on work-life balance so we can feel purrfectly prepared to face our busy days well rested and energized!
Come enjoy our gorgeous cityscape, our friendly Midwestern people, our out-of-this-world culinary diversity and our packed-full-of-fun Chicago summers!
VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago is located in the heart of Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood, close to public transportation and miles west of Wrigley Field.
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, Vault 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.
Questions?
Let’s connect! My name is Katie Claus and I’m the dedicated DVM recruiter for VCA Cat Hospital of Chicago. Feel free to reach out to me at anytime! My email is or feel free to schedule a call directly.
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).
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