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Veterinarian – General Practice

NVA and Careers
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
FULL-TIME Associate Veterinarian opening at Animal Care Center of Downers Grove, located in Downers Grove, IL.

We are seeking a FULL-TIME Associate Veterinarian to join our fun, hardworking, compassionate team. Looking for a home and work-life balance? We have flexible doctor scheduling to fit your needs!

Our practice stresses high-quality medicine and surgery in our full-service, brand-new facility. The Animal Care Center of Downers Grove is a dynamic veterinary center that provides all aspects of pet care. Our doctors enjoy numerous benefits, including Continuing Education, a significant starting salary, a supportive team environment, a dedicated mentorship program, and access to the latest and greatest medical equipment. We encourage growth from within for all of our team and provide training and guidance to help with career advancement.

About our hospital:
  • 2 fully equipped surgery suites
  • Digital radiographic diagnostics, including dental radiographs
  • Brand new ultrasound
  • 9 exam rooms
  • Routine & advanced surgery, including orthopedic surgery
  • Tonometry
  • In-house lab
  • Class IV laser
  • Appointment and walk-ins
  • Telemedicine services

Benefits:
  • Prosal Compensation with a base range of $120k - $140k. Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and the scope of services provided.
  • Mentorship and collaboration with doctors on staff
  • Vacation/sick paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Paid dues/fees for AVMA, CVMA, State License, and DEA
  • Paid Continuing Education
  • Covered 100% liability insurance

For new graduates, this position will be included in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program. In this program, our ADVMs will have access to:
  • One-on-one surgical and medical support from Dr. Emily Doemland- Illinois Mentor
  • Suite of wellness programming focusing on stress management and cultivating a balanced approach to your life
  • Cohort of other new graduate ADVMs in Illinois with planned social events, team bonding, and engagement, regardless of current clinic worked in.


Prosal compensation with a base range of $125k–$150k. Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
  • We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
  • All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
  • There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
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.

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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