Associate Veterinarian - Good Friends Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$120k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Practice

At Good Friends Animal Hospital, we consider it a true honor to play a role in this important endeavor. We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive medical, dental, surgical, and urgent care services to the people and pets of the Urbana, IL, and Champaign, IL communities.

More importantly, we administer that care in a way that is gentle and reassuring. Our veterinarians and support staff are skilled at calming even the most anxious of pets. As a Cat Friendly Practice, we are especially adept at working with feline patients. We’ll do whatever it takes to earn your pet’s trust because we know that’s the key to providing the best possible care.

Position Purpose

Welcome to Good Friends Animal Hospital, Urbana, IL - A Special Place for Your Four Legged Friend

Good Friends Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Urbana Illinois. Whether you are a new graduate looking for strong mentorship or an experienced DVM seeking a supportive and collaborative environment we would be excited to meet you.

Who We AreAt Good Friends Animal Hospital we consider it a true honor to care for the pets who mean so much to the families in our community. We are a full service veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, dental, surgical, and urgent care services to the pets of Urbana Champaign and the surrounding areas.

As a Cat Friendly Practice we take pride in creating a low stress and welcoming experience for our feline patients and their caregivers. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional and compassionate care at every stage of a pets life all in one place.

What We Offer

  • A supportive, team oriented environment
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth
  • A community that values high quality veterinary care

Who We Are Looking For

  • A DVM with a passion for excellent patient care
  • A team player who enjoys collaboration
  • A veterinarian who values client education and long term relationships
  • New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a practice that values your skills compassion and dedication we would love to hear from you!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
  • Requirements/Qualifications
  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.

Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgical and dental procedures. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineDentistryDiagnostic equipment operationPatient examinationFeline careMedical record maintenanceTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Urbana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Champaign-Urbana, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Good Friends Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Urbana, IL

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited Personal Time
Bonus Incentives
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and Licensure Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules