Associate Veterinarian — Small Animal

Job overview

The Associate Veterinarian — Small Animal role is onsite in Ottawa, IL. Base compensation is $135,000–$165,000 per year, with additional bonus opportunities and production pay. Chessie Lane Animal Hospital has served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years and provides general veterinary services. The veterinarian provides wellness and sick-patient care, diagnostic workups, surgery, and dentistry while using the clinic’s imaging and in-house diagnostic capabilities. The role also supports patient records, client relationships, and collaboration with clinic staff.

What you'll do

• Perform small-animal wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostic workups
• provide soft-tissue surgery and dentistry
• use digital imaging and in-house diagnostics
• maintain accurate patient records
• partner with and mentor support staff
• build client relationships through clear communication and compassionate care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

small animal

veterinary medicine

wellness exams

soft-tissue surgery

dentistry

ottawa il

chessie lane animal hospital

full-time

$135k–$165k

bonus opportunities

production pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• employee assistance program
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) match
• paid licensure and professional dues
• VIN membership
• continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• uniform allowance.

Why this role

The clinic offers digital radiography, an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, and general practice services.

About the employer

Chessie Lane Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.