Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Crete, Illinois | Up to $100K Sign-On Bonus | Ownership Opportunities

All About Our Practice

Since 1987, Plum Creek Animal Medical Center’s iconic “Big Red Barn” has been a trusted landmark where generations of pet owners have relied on our veterinary team for exceptional care. As a proud AAHA-certified veterinary hospital for more than 25 years, we are a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal veterinary practice with a nearby outpatient Express Clinic that offers additional variety while sharing clients and records across both locations.

Our veterinarians provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness and preventive medicine, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and medical and vacation boarding. Our state-of-the-art veterinary facility is equipped with advanced technology that allows every veterinarian to deliver high-quality medicine with confidence.

• In-house Diagnostics & Laboratory
• Digital & Dental Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Oxygen Therapy
• Orthopedic Surgical Equipment

Located in Crete, Illinois, our charming red barn setting offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to Chicago. Enjoy scenic outdoor spaces, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a relaxed pace of life, all while remaining just a short drive from world-class dining, entertainment, and culture. We highly value work-life balance and offer scheduling flexibility that allows every veterinarian to enjoy a fulfilling veterinary career without sacrificing personal time.

Plus, our Partner Track program offers veterinarians ownership opportunities and flexibility to invest in their medical interests. Join our team and experience the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners while building a successful and fulfilling career.​

Learn More About Our Hospital!

You’re here for pets, we’re here for veterinarians.

• Up to 100k sign on bonus
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Medical autonomy to practice medicine your way
• Future ownership opportunities
• Just a short distance from Chicago
• Extremely generous signing bonuses
• Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.
• Competitive compensation
• DVM mentor network
• Paid CE allowance & professional dues
• Also offering relocation assistance and student loan aid
• Commuter stipend for tolls/gas

We’re Looking For

• Full time veterinarian
• Compassionate, team player and strong communicator
• Proficient in general medicine and surgery
• Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

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Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
• Active Veterinary State License
• USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire

Salary Range can vary from $100,000 to $140,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.

Additional Information

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
• Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
• Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.
• Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.

**Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. **

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