Veterinarian
Associate Veterinarian
Lake Street Animal Hospital | Roselle, Illinois
$110,000–$130,000 Base Salary + Production | Advanced Medicine |
Build the Career You Want With a Team That Supports You
What if you could practice high-quality medicine, work alongside an experienced and supportive team, and grow your career without giving up the life you enjoy outside the hospital?
At Lake Street Animal Hospital, we believe veterinarians do their best work when they have the right people, resources, and opportunities behind them. Our progressive small animal practice in Roselle, Illinois, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who values collaboration, compassionate patient care, and continued professional growth.
Whether you want to expand your clinical skills, pursue advanced procedures, mentor others, or explore a future leadership role, we’ll help you find opportunities that align with your goals.
Why Lake Street Animal Hospital?
A Team That Makes a Difference
Our experienced, long-tenured support staff are true partners in patient care. We value teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication, creating an environment where doctors can collaborate on cases, share ideas, and focus on delivering excellent medicine.
The Equipment to Practice Great Medicine
Our hospital is equipped to support a varied caseload and a broad range of medical interests. You'll have access to:
- Five spacious exam rooms
- In-house IDEXX laboratory
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- Orthopedic surgery opportunities
- Advanced dentistry
- Therapeutic laser technology
- Paper-lite medical records using AVImark
We encourage our veterinarians to develop their clinical interests and expand their capabilities while having the support of a collaborative team.
Professional Development That Goes Beyond the Hospital
Your growth matters here. Lake Street Animal Hospital offers access to PetOne, NVA's teaching and learning facility located approximately seven miles away. Take advantage of additional continuing education, hands-on training, and professional development opportunities to strengthen your skills and explore new areas of interest.
Room to Grow Into Leadership
Interested in taking the next step in your career? We support veterinarians who want to develop their leadership skills and explore future opportunities, including a potential path toward a Managing Veterinarian role. You can build your clinical confidence and leadership capabilities while remaining connected to a team that values collaboration.
Mentorship That Builds Confidence
New graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Our experienced veterinarians enjoy teaching and collaborating with their colleagues.
- Dedicated Mentors, hands-on, one-on-one support
- 12-month program
- Balanced Curriculum
- Community Connection and Collaboration, case reviews, wellness meetings
A Career That Leaves Room for Life
We believe a rewarding veterinary career should be sustainable. Our team prioritizes a positive work environment, professional development, and work-life balance so you can build a career that works for you.
Compensation and Benefits That Recognize Your Value
We want you to feel supported professionally and personally. Our compensation and benefits package includes:
- Competitive compensation: $110,000–$130,000 base salary plus production, based on experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services.
- Comprehensive insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
- 401(k): Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off: Time to recharge and enjoy life outside the hospital.
- Continuing education: Support for ongoing learning and clinical development.
- Professional expenses: Coverage of state veterinary license and DEA registration renewal fees.
- Leadership development: Resources and opportunities to build your skills and explore future career advancement.
- No negative accrual, no non-compete
Live and Work in the Northwest Chicago Suburbs
Located in Roselle, Illinois, Lake Street Animal Hospital offers the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine in an established suburban community with convenient access to the greater Chicago area. Enjoy local restaurants, parks, neighborhood amenities, and the cultural attractions and entertainment of Chicago.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a veterinarian who values compassionate patient care, strong client relationships, and a collaborative approach to medicine. You enjoy working with a supportive team, communicating openly, and continuing to develop your clinical skills.
Whether your interests lie in general practice, advanced procedures, mentoring, or future leadership, we want to help you build a fulfilling career.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
You don't have to choose between excellent medicine, professional growth, and a supportive team. At Lake Street Animal Hospital, you'll find the people, equipment, and development opportunities to help you take your veterinary career where you want it to go.
Ready to explore the possibilities? Apply today and let's talk about your future at Lake Street Animal Hospital!
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: