Associate Vererinarian

Overview

Associate Veterinarian — Thrive
- Arlington Heights. Full-Time (Part-Time available).

• Provide medical care for cats and dogs as part of primary care services, including wellness and preventive care, vaccines, surgery, and diagnostic testing.
• Join a collaborative hospital team backed by Thrive's support resources; work with two Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) and a focus on high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to a work environment with a flexible 4-day work week to support work-life balance.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD, or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state of hire, prior to start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare - Arlington Heights, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in the Northern Chicago suburbs of Illinois. We provide wellness and preventive care, surgery, vaccines, and diagnostic testing services. If you’ve been dreaming of practicing great medicine in a beautiful, modern clinic and living in one of Chicagoland's most desirable suburbs with the city just a quick train ride away, this might be the opportunity you’re looking for!

Join a thoughtfully designed hospital where teamwork truly shines. Our skilled team includes two CVTs who bring expertise, dedication, and a passion for patient care every day. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment where everyone supports one another to deliver the highest level of medicine and have fun while doing it.

Hours:

Monday– Saturday 8–6. Neighborhoods we serve:
Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove, Des Plaines, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights.

Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities and no negative accrual. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time base salary range of $120k-160k. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Opportunities for growth in surgery, pet rehab, dentistry, oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and more
• Student loan management tools and assistance
• Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs

Thrive offers rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance, and more.

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life. Join us where #We Thrive Together . We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.