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Tom Trese

Associate Veterinarian - $25k Sign-On Bonus

Tom Trese, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Pay:

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Privately owned, multi-site small‑animal practice with modern medicine and longer appointment times

$200,000+ total earnings potential with strong base (no negative accrual) plus production $25,000 sign‑on bonus, relocation allowance, and student‑loan reimbursement plan

Four‑day workweek, alternating Saturdays, and no overnights thanks to local 24‑hour ER partners

True mentorship culture, optimal doctor‑to‑tech ratios, and experienced support staff

Advanced tools at your fingertips: in‑house diagnostics, digital radiology and dental, ultrasound, laser therapy, PRP and stem‑cell therapy, full anesthetic monitoring.

Location On‑site in Chicago across three state‑of‑the‑art hospitals. Weekday hours end at 6 p.m., Saturdays close at 2 p.m., and Sundays are closed to protect work‑life balance.

Note

Must hold (or be eligible for) an active Illinois DVM/VMD license and be authorized to work in the U.S.

About Our Client Our client is a progressive, privately owned small‑animal hospital group known for longer appointment times, tailored care plans, and a supportive, team‑first environment. Leadership invests in technology, CE, and people so veterinarians can practice the medicine they’re proud of.

Job Description

Deliver high‑quality, client‑centered small‑animal medicine and surgery

Build trusted relationships through education and clear, compassionate communication

Create diagnostic and treatment plans using full in‑house lab, digital imaging, and advanced modalities

Perform dental procedures with digital dental radiography and high standards of pain management

Collaborate in a collegial, mentorship‑friendly setting with strong doctor‑to‑tech support

Contribute to protocol refinement, quality initiatives, and a positive hospital culture

Qualifications

DVM/VMD degree and Illinois licensure (or ability to obtain promptly)

Comfortable with general medicine, dentistry, and routine soft‑tissue surgery

Strong communicator who enjoys client education and teamwork

Openness to mentorship (giving or receiving) and commitment to fear‑free, low‑stress handling

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Private ownership, empowered clinical decision‑making, and zero corporate red‑tape

Structured mentorship, funded CE (40 hours + fully paid conference, airfare, hotel, and wet labs)

Comprehensive benefits: multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, STD with parental leave, LTD, life/AD&D, pre‑paid legal, 401(k) with match, VIN/Plumb’s, licenses/dues, uniforms 160 hours PTO + sick time, holiday pay, excellent pet‑care discounts, and the ability to bring your pet to work (where appropriate)

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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