Chicago Cat Clinic is Chicago's oldest feline-only clinic!
Founded in 1975 by the late Dr. Barbara Stein, a pioneer in veterinary medicine and one of four women in her graduating class, Chicago Cat Clinic focuses solely on feline veterinary care. We are proud to be part of the legacy that helped transform the way leading doctors feel about feline-specific practices.
A rare opportunity for a cat-loving veterinarian in Chicago!
Chicago Cat Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our incredible feline-only team in Chicago, Illinois. Opportunities like this do not come around often — our team is passionate, loyal, and deeply committed to providing exceptional care for cats and the people who love them. If you have a special interest in feline medicine and are looking for a practice where cats are truly the center of everything we do, this could be the perfect fit.
Chicago Cat Clinic is a well-established, feline-only veterinary practice located on the northwest side of Chicago. As the city’s oldest feline-only veterinary clinic and the second oldest in the United States, this practice has a long-standing legacy of providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care exclusively for cats. Our calm, quiet, canine-free environment allows us to focus on the unique medical, behavioral, and emotional needs of feline patients while creating a lower-stress experience for both cats and their owners.
Our team is made up of experienced, devoted professionals who have dedicated their careers to the health and happiness of feline patients. This is a collaborative, cat-loving group that takes pride in thoughtful medicine, strong client relationships, and creating a supportive environment for both pets and people. We are looking for a veterinarian who enjoys building trust with clients, practicing high-quality medicine, and being part of a team that truly understands and celebrates cats.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to focus on feline medicine in a practice with a respected history and a strong reputation in the community. The ideal candidate is compassionate, communicative, and excited to work in a feline-exclusive setting. Whether you already have a strong background in feline medicine or you are looking to grow your skills in a cat-only environment, this role offers the chance to do meaningful work with a team that shares your passion.
Chicago offers the perfect mix of big-city energy, neighborhood charm, incredible food, lakefront beauty, arts, culture, sports, and year-round things to do. Chicago Cat Clinic is located in the beautiful Edgebrook neighborhood on the city’s northwest side and proudly serves cats from Chicago and surrounding communities including Jefferson Park, Forest Glen, Lincolnwood, Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, and beyond.
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If you are a veterinarian who loves cats and is looking for a truly special practice to call home, we would love to meet you. Chicago Cat Clinic offers a rare opportunity to join a feline-only hospital with deep roots, a passionate team, and a legacy of exceptional care.
Come be part of something special — where every patient purrs, chirps, meows, and matters.
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
