Veterinarian Opportunity Near Starved Rock – Adventure + Work-Life Balance

Ottawa, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 165000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Associate Veterinarian Ottawa IL
Chessie Lane Animal Hospital
Location:Ottawa Illinois

About the Opportunity
Looking for a veterinary role that comes with a genuinely great lifestyle Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa IL is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly longstanding team.

Weve proudly served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years and our commitment to compassionate highquality care earned us the 2023 Times Readers Choice Award for Favorite Veterinary Clinic. If youre hoping to join a clinic where teamwork positivity and excellent patient care all matter equally this may be your perfect fit.

Why Youll Love Ottawa IL
Ottawa is one of Illinois best-kept secretsa historic scenic town located at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers. Living and working here means enjoying:

Beautiful outdoor spaces including Starved Rock Matthiessen and Buffalo Rock State Parks
A welcoming communityoriented atmosphere
A charming downtown full of local restaurants coffee shops and boutiques
Affordable living with an easygoing Midwest vibe
Endless opportunities for hiking kayaking biking and weekend adventures

If you want smalltown warmth with big natural beauty Ottawa delivers.

About Our Team
Chessie Lane is a supportive lowdrama workplace where collaboration is valued and kindness is the norm. We work hard we communicate openly and we genuinely enjoy each others company. Our clinic is fully equipped with:

Digital radiography
In-house Idexx lab
Ultrasound
Dentistry capabilities
Soft tissue surgery
Full GP services

We believe in giving our doctors the support tools and autonomy they need to do their best work while still maintaining worklife balance.

What Youll Do

Perform small animal wellness exams sick visits and diagnostic workups
Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry services
Utilize digital imaging and in-house diagnostics
Maintain accurate patient records
Partner with and mentor support staff
Build strong client relationships through clear communication and compassionate care

What Were Looking For

A DVM/VMD graduate from an AVMA-accredited program
Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Strong clinical and surgical skills
A collaborative communicative team player
Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
A compassionate approach to both pets and people

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Package: $130000-$165000 Incentive Compensation (Full-Time DVM)
PTO
Medical dental vision
Short- & long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Paid licensure and professional dues
VIN membership
CE allowance additional paid CE days
Uniform allowance
And more

How to Apply
Wed love to meet you and show you why Ottawaand Chessie Lanemight be exactly what youre looking for.

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Associate Veterinarian Ottawa ILChessie Lane Animal HospitalLocation:Ottawa IllinoisAbout the OpportunityLooking for a veterinary role that comes with a genuinely great lifestyle Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa IL is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly longsta...