Associate Veterinarian

CareVet Health • Lincoln, IL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Timbercrest Veterinary Services is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our collaborative team and provide care at our sister hospitals in Atlanta and Lincoln, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring teammates, building client relationships, and practicing thoughtful medicine in a stable, well-supported environment. Both full-time and part-time schedules will be considered. This is not a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Our doctors are supported by skilled technicians and staff, allowing you to focus on practicing quality medicine, mentoring others, and building long-term client relationships. We prioritize comfortable appointment pacing, collaborative case discussion, reliable technician support, predictable scheduling and work-life balance, and a respectful, team-oriented culture. This role is an excellent fit for a veterinarian who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful impact through mentorship and high-quality medicine.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Nice To Haves

• Experienced veterinarian with a passion for mentorship preferred

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Benefits

• Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Generous signing bonus
• Student loan support
• Relocation stipend
• No upfront non-compete
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance
• Paid time off
• Free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development
• CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support
• Access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level