Full Time Associate Veterinarian - Joliet, IL
About The Position
IndeVets is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our practice in Joliet, IL. We offer a unique model for veterinarians, prioritizing work-life balance and career sustainability. As a full-time W-2 employee, you will have control over your schedule, working 4-5 days per week with a guaranteed biweekly salary. Our dedicated scheduling coordinators build your schedule in advance, providing predictability and allowing you to plan your life outside of work. We handle scheduling, logistics, and coordination, so you can focus on practicing medicine. You will have the option to earn more by picking up additional shifts, which can be paid out or converted into additional PTO. You will practice across a network of trusted hospital partners, gaining diverse clinical experience and building relationships with teams. We support various interests, including surgery, dentistry, ER, and urgent care, and will work to include these types of shifts in your schedule when possible. This role offers the consistency, benefits, and professional support of a full-time employer, eliminating income uncertainty and last-minute schedule gaps. We emphasize practicing medicine your way, without production quotas, negative accrual, or restrictive non-competes, focusing on patient care rather than numbers. You will have dedicated medical leadership, mentorship, and a collaborative community of fellow veterinarians, along with access to a veterinary social worker. Ongoing CE and professional development opportunities are also provided to support your growth.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program (or equivalent).
- Active license (or ability to obtain).
- DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable).
- 1+ year of clinical experience in a small animal setting.
- Confidence practicing independently.
- Strong communication and client relationship skills.
Nice To Haves
- GP, ER, or urgent care experience.
- Internship training.
Responsibilities
- Practice veterinary medicine with a focus on patient care, not numbers.
- Build a schedule you control by choosing the days you want to work (4-5 days per week).
- Work across a network of trusted hospital partners, gaining diverse clinical experience.
- Collaborate with medical leadership and a community of fellow veterinarians.
- Focus on practicing medicine, as scheduling, logistics, and coordination are handled by the company.
- Potentially include shifts in surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care based on interest and availability.
Benefits
- Guaranteed salary with consistent, predictable pay.
- Multiple medical plan options (including fully paid plans).
- Dental + vision insurance.
- Generous, guilt-free PTO and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO.
- 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (immediate vesting).
- Company-paid liability + short-term disability insurance.
- Discounts on VIN, VETgirl, Fear Free, VetRec AI scribe, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
