Associate Veterinarian- Brown Animal Hospital
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Brown Animal Hospital | Peoria, IL
Brown Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Peoria, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values teamwork, and wants to grow professionally in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and wellness services. We are committed to delivering personalized patient care while fostering strong client relationships and a positive team culture.
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- General Surgery
- Diagnostic Interpretation
- Client Communication & Education
- Companion Animal Care
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Time Management & Organization
- Professional Growth & Development
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional dues and PLIT
- Structured mentorship program
- 401(k) options
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Interest in general practice and continued clinical development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, adaptable, and patient-focused approach
Why Peoria?
Peoria offers the perfect balance of city amenities and outdoor recreation, with an affordable cost of living, strong community feel, and excellent opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
Join Brown Animal Hospital and build a rewarding veterinary career while making a meaningful impact on pets and families throughout the Peoria community.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and wellness care for dogs and cats at an AAHA-accredited practice. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality clinical standards, fostering strong client relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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