Veterinarian
What if you could help build something, instead of just stepping into a role that already exists?
Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital has been a Chicago institution for 20+ years, with an exotic medicine reputation that draws clients from five states. Now, with a larger facility opening just blocks away this spring, we’re growing our canine and feline services into an all-day practice. This is a rare chance to shape that growth from the ground up, in a brand-new space built for it.
The Opportunity:
• Help build our daytime canine and feline caseload, currently rooted in exotics, into an all-day general practice
• A distinctive mix of growing daytime GP and extended-hours ER exposure, with emergency care beginning after 4 PM
• Flexibility to shape your canine and feline caseload around your interests, with or without exotics
• CE stipend, peer learning, leadership support, and potential ownership pathways through NVA
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a canine & feline DVM in GP or urgent care is required for this role
The Resources:
• A brand-new, larger facility opening a few blocks away this spring
• 11 exam rooms, 2 surgery suites, and a dedicated dental suite planned
• Dedicated spaces designed to support canine, feline, emergency, and exotic medicine
• A multi-state client base and an established, well-known referral reputation
The Lifestyle:
• Set in Elmwood Park, minutes from Chicago’s Northwest Side and its rich Italian and Polish dining scene
• Quick access to River Forest, Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and the forest preserves along the Des Plaines River
• An easy drive or Metra ride into downtown Chicago
ProSal Compensation & Benefits:
• Starting salary of $125,000–$140,000 plus production bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Access to CE courses (dentistry, ultrasound, surgery, and more) at NVA’s nearby PetOne Training Center in Addison, IL
• Professional liability coverage, DEA and state licensing, and VIN membership
• PTO, paid CE, and CE/licensing reimbursement
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage plans
• Generous staff pet discounts
• Final compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided
If you’ve ever wanted to put your fingerprints on a hospital’s future instead of inheriting its past, this is your sign.
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.
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