Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Medicine Veterinarian | Be a Founding Member of Our New 24/7 ER Team!
Are you passionate about emergency medicine? Midwest Animal Hospital is expanding in 2026 to launch a comprehensive 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care service, and we’re seeking skilled, dedicated Emergency Veterinarians to join us at the ground level.
Why Join Midwest Animal Hospital?
A Growing, Collaborative Team: We’re proud to have a team of 15 general practice doctors and to host several DVM student externships each year. While we’re not a formal teaching hospital, we cherish the opportunity to support and mentor future veterinarians in a welcoming, team-oriented environment.
Comprehensive Services: Our busy hospital offers a full spectrum of general practice care, including preventative medicine, dental care, reproduction, acupuncture, rehabilitation, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, boarding, grooming, and daycare.
Make an Impact: Provide life-saving emergency and critical care daily in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values your expertise and well-being.
Flexible Scheduling: Choose from 3x12 or 4x10-hour shifts with a mix of day, swing, and overnight options - no mandatory overnight-only schedules unless you want them! Typically 2 weekends/month with options for 1. We build schedules thoughtfully, with days off to recover between night and day shifts.
Competitive Compensation: ProSal Model with base ranges of $140k–$150k for new grads and $160k–$175k+ for experienced ER vets. Plus, a $20k+ sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
Advanced Resources: Access cutting-edge diagnostics and surgical tools, including digital radiology, CT scan, ultrasound with certified techs, endoscopy, and laser therapy.
Professional Growth: Tailored mentorship programs and a generous CE allowance, including support to attend the IVECCS conference annually. Collaborate daily with specialists in orthopedics, rehab, acupuncture, and more.
Supportive Culture: Work alongside a large, experienced, and collaborative team that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and work/life balance. Your well-being matters as much as your patients’!
Your Role:
Perform hands-on emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery cases like GDVs, foreign body removals, splenectomies, lacerations, and amputations.
Help shape our new ER protocols, culture, and workflows - your input will be valued and impactful.
Life in Orland Park, IL:
Enjoy the best of suburban living with spacious neighborhoods, beautiful parks, hiking trails, vibrant restaurants, and boutique shopping - all just 40 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Ready to join a team where your skills save lives, and your well-being is a priority?
Visit or contact us directly. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Prosal compensation with a base range of $125k–$150k. Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: