Urgent Care Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group • Naperville, IL

5d

About The Position

UrgentVet provides after-hours urgent care for canine and feline patients in the Naperville, Illinois area, bridging the gap between daytime general practice and emergency or overnight care without additional emergency-clinic fees. The practice handles common urgent cases such as wound management, ear infections, vomiting and diarrhea, and euthanasia. The role is described as urgent care only, with no wellness appointments and no abdominal surgeries. Veterinarians work single-doctor shifts and manage a varying caseload of surgeries and appointments during open hours.

The paperless clinics are specially designed for efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment. The practice highlights a Fear Free approach, feline-friendly care, a strong technical team and support, modern hospitals, and a flexible swing/second-shift schedule. The veterinarian serves patients and clients using a relationship-based approach, collaborates with the clinical team and leadership, builds relationships within the practice and Chicago community, and supports staff development through the internal LevelUp training program.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college, or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program.
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state of employment, or the ability to obtain a license in that state.

Responsibilities

• Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach.
• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership.
• Grow relationships within the practice and the Chicago community.
• Encourage support staff growth through the internal LevelUp training program.
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during open hours.

Benefits

• Paid continuing education days and allowance.
• Paid state licensing fees.
• Paid AVMA and state professional dues.
• Professional liability insurance (PLIT) coverage.
• Additional holiday pay for holiday shifts.
• Optional Pro-Sal with no negative accrual.
• Significantly discounted personal veterinary care for multiple pets.
• Personalized one-to-one mentorship.
• Internal veterinarian collaboration and consultation platforms.
• Flexible compensation package.
• Healthcare packages and retirement match.
• Three weeks of PTO.
• Paid parental leave and paid maternity leave.
• Annual Work/Life Balance day off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree