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Associate Veterinarian Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Ottawa, Illinois About the Opportunity

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team.

We've served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, and in 2023 our clients voted us Favorite Veterinary Clinic in the Times Readers' Choice Awards. We're a clinic where teamwork, positivity, and quality patient care all carry equal weight, and we're looking for someone who wants that same balance.

Ottawa sits at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers, and it's one of the state's better-kept secrets. A few reasons people who move here stay:

• Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks are all nearby
• A walkable downtown with local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques
• Affordable cost of living and an easy Midwest pace
• Hiking, kayaking, and biking within a short drive

Small-town warmth, with a lot of nature right outside the door.

Chessie Lane is a low-drama, supportive place to work. We communicate directly, back each other up, and put real weight behind work-life balance. Our doctors have the equipment and autonomy to practice good medicine, including:

• Digital radiography
• In-house Idexx lab
• Ultrasound
• Dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Full general practice services

• Perform wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostic workups for small animals
• Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Use digital imaging and in-house diagnostics
• Keep accurate patient records
• Mentor and work alongside our support staff
• Build client relationships through clear, compassionate communication

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited program
• Illinois veterinary license, or the ability to obtain one before start date
• Solid clinical and surgical skills
• A team-oriented, communicative approach to the job
• Interest in continued learning and growth
• Genuine care for both patients and their people

• Base salary $135,000–$165,000, plus bonus and production pay
• PTO, medical, dental, and vision
• Short- and long-term disability, EAP, paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure, dues, and VIN membership paid
• CE allowance with paid CE days
• Uniform allowance, and more