Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, at VCA Joliet Animal Hospital in Joliet, IL, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Why Join the Team?

Mentorship and Development: VCA takes pride in fostering the growth of new veterinarians. Current students and new graduates are encouraged to apply, with individualized support provided through our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

25 signing bonus for experienced DVMs!

Community Engagement: Located in a bustling area surrounded by medical offices, our hospital serves a wonderful and respectful clientele base. Many of our bilingual team members are proud to support our Hispanic community, ensuring clients feel comfortable with their pet's care.

Dedicated and Skilled Team: Our amazing technical staff is highly skilled and dedicated, with several members who have been part of our team for over 15 years, eager to support our doctors in providing the best patient care.

State-of-the-Art Facility: Recently updated anesthesia monitoring equipment, a new ultrasound unit, dental x-ray capabilities, and a dental unit just one year old—all within a newly remodeled space to support high-quality patient car

Joliet is a vibrant community rich with natural beauty and resources, located along the Des Plaines and DuPage Rivers, with several waterways and lakes that add to its charm. The nearby suburbs of Plainfield and Naperville offer scenic downtowns, unique shops, and a beautiful river walk just 20-30 minutes away. Joliet itself boasts a variety of dining options, from family-owned restaurants to popular chains, so there’s always a great spot for a meal out with friends or family.

Schedule Flexible Hours: Rotating Saturday shifts from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.No Emergency Calls: Sundays are closed, and no emergency shifts are required, ensuring a great work-life balance for our team.

Who we look for

People obsessed with pets and their careDedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicineCollaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a teamCurious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling careerEmpathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.  This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefitsPaid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development 

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care teamOpportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalentLicensure in good standing to practice in (IL), or the ability to obtainA commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital [Link to hospital website]

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.