Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, DVM, at VCA Naper Ridge Animal Hospital located in Naperville, 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 contact Laurel Norman at

Why Join the Team?

• VCA Naper Ridge Animal Hospital, located in Naperville, Illinois
  , is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our multi-doctor team of passionate professionals. We are a well-established, small animal practice with a strong reputation in the community and a loyal, appreciative client base.
• Our team is cohesive, tenured, and deeply committed to collaborative care. You’ll be supported by a highly experienced and well-trained group of technicians and support staff, making your day-to-day both efficient and rewarding. At VCA Naper Ridge, we prioritize work-life balance
  , offer a set schedule
  , and strive for manageable caseloads to help our doctors thrive.
• Located just 28 miles west of Chicago,
  Naperville is a consistently top-rated place to live, offering acclaimed schools, vibrant parks, a dynamic downtown with restaurants and shops, and easy public transportation. You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: suburban charm with easy access to the excitement of the city.

Schedule
Our doctors enjoy a set schedule with desirable hours and no on-call shifts
. We believe in giving our team the time they need to provide thorough, high-quality care.

Cases
We are a general practice hospital focused on providing advanced care to our canine and feline patients. Our services include:

• Digital radiography & digital dental radiography

• Ultrasound

• Laser therapy

• Electrocautery

• Wellness care, surgery, and internal medicine

We welcome any special interests you may bring to the table and are excited to grow our services alongside your passions.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for 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 salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/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

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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 (IL), or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

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