VCA Forest South Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in University Park, Illinois.

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

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

VCA Forest South is a multi-doctor hospital offering full service small/exotic/avian animal hospital, including boarding and grooming. We have a wide range of services including but not limited to, Orthopedics, Reproduction, Chemo Therapeutic Administration, Laser Therapy, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue and other Routine Surgeries. VCA Forest South has up to date diagnostic tools such as an inside lab, ultrasound and digital radiograph equipment.    

We are open 6 days a week with hours 7:00am -8:00pm Mon. – Thu., 7:00 am – 5:00 pm on Fri. & Sat from 7 am to 4 pm. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance and offer 3 different types of schedules to meet your needs.

University Park is a beautiful suburban village strategically located 30 miles south of Chicago’s downtown loop.  This area features maintained walking and biking paths, a championship golf course, a 30-acre lake and is home to Governors State University.  VCA Forest South offers you a chance at city life, quiet suburbia or beautiful rural countryside! 

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

100% paid professional liability coverage

100% paid life insurance

100% paid short-term disability insurance

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you will 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