Associate Veterinarian - Schaumburg, IL

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Schaumburg Animal Hospital in Schaumburg, IL, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com.

Why Join the Team?

• Established, Full-Service Hospital: Join a fully staffed, multi-doctor practice with Certified Veterinary Technicians and skilled support personnel.
• Advanced Equipment: Our facility is equipped with ultrasound, digital dental radiography, laser therapy, and access to veterinary specialists.
• Mentorship & Professional Growth: We are open to mentorship and supporting doctors at different stages of their careers. Our six-month General Practice (GP) mentorship program provides additional guidance, hands-on learning, and support to help you build confidence and continue developing your medical and surgical skills.
• Collaborative and Compassionate Care: We are dedicated to building client trust through high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring each patient receives the best veterinary service.
• Established Community Presence: Our hospital has been a trusted provider in Schaumburg, Illinois, delivering high standards of medical service and compassionate care.
• Great Location: Located near vibrant dining, shopping, and nature spots like the Ned Brown Preserve, VCA Schaumburg offers a great opportunity to practice in a growing, dynamic community near Chicago.

Schedule

• Time Type: Full Time/ 4 days per week or 3 days per week: we offer options to meet your lifestyle!
• Flexible Scheduling: Schedule is flexible, with availability for at least one Saturday per month and two or three closing shifts per week (until 6:00 PM).
• Hospital Business Hours:Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

We offer scheduling flexibility while ensuring coverage during our hospital's operating hours. Cases

• Primary Care & Preventative Medicine: Perform wellness exams, vaccinations, and routine preventative care.
• Internal Medicine: Provide comprehensive diagnostics and treatment options for internal conditions.
• Soft Tissue Surgery: Perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries, supporting patients through advanced surgical care.
• Dentistry: Conduct full dental procedures, supported by digital dental radiography for high-quality care.

Who We Look For

• People obsessed with pets and their care.
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine.
• Collaborators who enjoy sharing knowledge and working as a team.
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career.
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust.

Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $125,000–$150,000, based on a 40-hour work week.
• The position also includes other pay variables, including 20 percent production.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits.
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team.
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.
• Access to our six-month GP mentorship program and additional opportunities for professional development.

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Illinois, or the ability to obtain.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine.

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.