Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Boone Animal Hospital in Western Springs, Illinois and you’ll quickly discover that you’re supported by world-class medicine, advanced technology, modern facilities, and a collaborative, experienced team. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why Join the Team

• Join a tenured team of 29 Associates including a Medical Director, 3 Associate Veterinarians, a board-certified Surgeon, certified technicians, technician assistants, and experienced client service representatives

• Established hospital serving the community since 1959 with a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2017

• AAHA-accredited, Feline Friendly, and Fear Free certified hospital focused on high-quality, compassionate medicine

• Access to advanced equipment and services including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, laser surgery, laser therapy, acupuncture, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and outside lab services

• Collaborative and welcoming culture that values teamwork, mentorship, and strong medicine

• Located in Western Springs, Illinois, an affluent and highly desirable Chicago suburb known for its strong sense of community, excellent schools, charming downtown area, and easy access to Chicago via Metra rail

• Conveniently located near Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, La Grange, Oak Brook shopping and dining, walking trails, and Brookfield Zoo

Cases

• Small animal general practice with a strong focus on high-quality medicine and client relationships

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced medical team including a board-certified Surgeon

• Diverse caseload supported by advanced diagnostics and modern technology

• Environment that encourages continued learning, collaboration, and medical growth

Schedule

• Full-time schedule with strong emphasis on work-life balance

• Hospital open 6 days per week

• Schedule includes 4 weekdays (Monday–Friday) plus a rotating half-day Saturday

• No on-call hours

Compensation

• Salary range: $120,000 – $150,000, negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and credentials

• Salary range based on a 40-hour work week; compensation outside of the listed range may be discussed

• Eligible for additional variable pay programs, including production earnings

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees are rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-Being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being support including Headspace subscriptions, financial wellness tools, and additional mental health resources

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Infertility benefits and gender-affirmation services

• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time

Professional Development

• Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days

• WOOF University offering abundant CE opportunities for doctors and staff

• VCA Academy Mentorship Program opportunities as a mentee or mentor

• 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

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent

• Licensure in good standing in Illinois, or the ability to obtain

• Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine and collaborative patient care

• Experienced veterinarians encouraged to apply

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care, committed to the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of more than 1,000 animal hospitals, we care for over 4.5 million pets annually, delivering world-class medicine with hometown care.

Trusted and empowered, our Associates collaborate to push our profession forward and build fulfilling careers with lasting impact.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working toward A Better World for Pets™.

🔗 Learn more about the hospital: http://vcahospitals.com/boone-animal-hospital

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 vcacareers.com.