Emergency Veterinarian - Overnight ER/Critical Care - Lisle, IL

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $170K

Listing transparency5 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come
Together 

$50,000 Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual

Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities
Lisle, IL – southwestern suburb of Chicago

Emergency medicine isn't for everyone – and that's exactly why we love it.

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle is seeking an Overnight Emergency
Veterinarian to join our dedicated emergency team. If you thrive on critical
thinking, case variety, fast-paced medicine, and making a meaningful impact
during some of a pet's most vulnerable moments, you'll find an exciting and
rewarding career here.

Supported by an experienced ER team, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and a
strong referral network throughout the Chicagoland area, you'll have the
autonomy, resources, and caseload to practice high-quality emergency medicine
while continuing to grow your skills.

Learn More: Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle
[https://emergencyvetlisle.com/]

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At EVS of Lisle, our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly
production compensation and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe
money back if production fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency,
and strong medicine — offering true unlimited earning potential.

Why ER Veterinarians Choose EVS of Lise

* $50k Sign-on Bonus + No Negative Accrual Ever
* Consistent overnight and weekend emergency caseload
* Opportunity to manage medical, surgical, and critical care cases
* Practice medicine with autonomy while supported by an experienced ER team
* Advanced diagnostics including ultrasound, digital radiography, in-house
laboratory capabilities, and surgical facilities
* Established referral relationships throughout the Chicagoland area
* Collaborative environment that encourages case discussion and mentorship
* Trusted, well-regarded presence within the local veterinary community
* Strong production opportunity supported by a loyal, established client base

What Your Nights Will Look Like

Focus exclusively on emergency medicine while managing a diverse caseload of
urgent, critical, and surgical cases referred from throughout the Chicagoland
area.

Schedule Highlights

* Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available
* Hospital open weekdays from 6 PM–8 AM
* Weekend emergency coverage from Saturday noon through Monday morning
* Consistent overnight and weekend emergency caseload

Cases You'll See: every night is different!

* Trauma and wound management
* Toxicities
* Respiratory distress
* Urinary obstructions
* Gastrointestinal emergencies
* Emergency surgery candidates
* Critical care and hospitalized patients
* End-of-life care and client communication
* Complex referral cases from surrounding hospitals

Life in Lisle

Located in Chicago's western suburbs, Lisle offers excellent schools, easy
access to downtown Chicago, and abundant outdoor recreation, including the
nationally recognized Morton Arboretum.

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle is proud to be part of Community
Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique
personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful
moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That
means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle + CVP Difference 

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand. We create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

Other Benefits of our Community

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER. 
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Why fall in love with Vet Med again?
You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want to hang out
with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this practice or one of
the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s most
important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Veterinarian will provide high-quality, compassionate, efficient, and thorough care to pets needing urgent and emergency medical attention in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves practicing medicine autonomously while collaborating with an experienced team across overnight and weekend shifts.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a passionate and driven veterinarian seeking a role with unlimited earning potential supported by a competitive base salary plus production compensation with no negative accrual. Applicants should be prepared for 24/7 emergency and urgent care medicine, exposure to varied cases, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgeryCompassionate CareEfficient CareTeam Collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 55% 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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k 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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0
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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
83%
Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lisle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$50k Sign-on Bonus
No Negative Accrual
Relocation Assistance
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State Licenses Covered