Overnight ER DVM | Day-Shift Urgent Care DVM | Dundee, IL
Listed compensation
$150K - $180K
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Job Description
Dundee Animal Hospital of Dundee – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together
$50k Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual
Overnight Emergency DVM | Day-Shift Urgent Care + GP DVM
Full-Time or Part-Time Flexible Scheduling
Small Animal & Exotics | Emergency | GP/UC Hybrid
East Dundee, IL
Looking for the excitement of emergency medicine without sacrificing support, resources, or work-life balance?
Dundee Animal Hospital is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian and Day-Shift Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited 24-hour hospital.
With a strong and consistent caseload, advanced diagnostics, experienced technicians, and access to a diverse mix of emergency, urgent care, and general practice cases, you'll have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying the support of a collaborative and experienced team.
Whether you thrive on critical cases, enjoy the variety that emergency medicine or urgent care provides, or are looking for a hospital where you can practice with confidence and autonomy, Dundee offers the caseload, equipment, and support structure to help you succeed.
If you enjoy the pace of ER or UC but want the backing of a well-established team and hospital behind you, this is the opportunity you've been looking for!
Learn more: Dundee Animal Hospital of East Dundee
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Dundee Animal Hospital of Dundee, 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.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- $50k Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual
- Strong, consistent case volume
- Flexible scheduling and block scheduling opportunities
- Diverse caseload including emergency, urgent care, surgery, critical care, and exotics
- Medical autonomy with collaborative support when you want a second opinion
- Experienced technicians who allow doctors to focus on medicine, not task management
- Digital radiography, ultrasound, surgical suites, dental suites, and in-house diagnostics
- AAHA-accredited hospital with a strong commitment to quality medicine
- Established client base and 24-hour service model supporting strong production opportunity
- Collaborative doctor team where you're never practicing in isolation
Life in East Dundee
Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, East Dundee offers a great balance of small-town charm and modern convenience, with excellent restaurants, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the city.
Dundee Animal Hospital 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.
Dundee Animal Hospital + 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency and general practice veterinary care for small animals and exotics in an overnight setting. Collaborate with an established support team to manage caseloads and maintain the hospital's standard of care.
Requirements
The role requires a licensed veterinarian capable of practicing emergency medicine with autonomy. Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with diverse species.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$180k | Urgent Care median $130k (middle half $123k–$160k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$165k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Illinois | 6 active | 96 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Illinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 444 in the last 30 days | 284 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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