Associate Veterinarian - Avenue Animal Hospital, Chicago Illinois - Avenue Animal Hospital

Avenue Animal Hospital in Tinley Park, Illinois, is built on a foundation of compassionate care and professional excellence. The community trusts us deeply, evidenced by our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, proudly maintaining our AAHA accreditation to ensure you and your future teammates always have the resources necessary for top-tier patient care. If you are looking for an environment where you can truly do your best work alongside collaborative teammates, this is your opportunity. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive network dedicated to your professional success. We know that talented teammates require pathways to grow, and our broader support structure provides resources to help you achieve long-term career goals, whether that involves becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. We prioritize continuous education and offer robust internal programs designed to keep your skills sharp and ensure you feel completely supported in your daily workflow, allowing you to focus squarely on patient care. Avenue Animal Hospital focuses exclusively on small animal medicine, offering advanced diagnostic tools like in-house Ultrasound to facilitate rapid and precise treatment planning for our patients. Our commitment to AAHA standards means that facility protocols and medical quality are consistently optimized. Furthermore, as a valued member of our larger network, you have ready access to internal specialty consultations and educational resources, ensuring that even complex cases can be managed effectively and collaboratively right here in Tinley Park. Tinley Park provides an appealing blend of suburban calm and metropolitan accessibility. Located southwest of Chicago, you get the benefit of a safe, family-friendly community with quick access to the cultural, culinary, and professional amenities of a major world city. The local area is known for its extensive park district and community events, offering you a great quality of life and opportunities for work-life integration outside of the clinic.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.
  
  

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.