At Yorkville Animal Hospital we believe that as long as you have the soft skills, a fantastic attitude, and are a strong team player, we can help develop the rest! Our arms are wide open for any level of experience. If you are a new grad, then you can look forward to strong mentorship, case sharing, and continual support for as long as you need. Open to either part-time or full-time!
We offer several options to an experienced Veterinarian searching for continued growth. Are you looking to sharpen your surgical skills, or if you just need to break the monotony, we’re your team! How about passing along your knowledge? We are an extern site for several students and offer 2-4 week-long clinical experiences, take part in our preceptor team!
We are an efficient non-appointment practice in a paper-light full-service hospital. Your future 7-veterinarian and 15 technician partners are waiting to meet you in our small animal and exotics practice. We also offer a 1-1.5:1 Tech/Doc ratio, allowing you to focus on what you love, pet care! We are primarily small animal with avian, pocket pets, reptiles, and some farm animals trickled in. We have your preferred patient population waiting!
Looking for true balance? Our full-time schedule ranges from 36-40 hours per week with no after-hours or on-call duties and whether you’re a morning or night person, we have the shift that best suits you. Each member of our team only closes two nights per week.
How does a competitive salary, benefits package, continuing education funds, license & DEA coverage, paid professional membership fees, and an automatic two weeks of PTO sound? How about a generous sign-on bonus valuing $75,000 that includes relocation support? You got it!
For new graduates, this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our Associate Veterinarians will have access to:
One-on-one surgical and medical support from Dr. Emily Droemland, Illinois Mentor
Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
Cohort of other new graduate Veterinarians in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
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NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.