Associate Veterinarian | GP + Urgent Care | Naperville, IL
Listed compensation
$130K - $145K
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Job Description
Care Animal Clinic – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together
$50,000 Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual
Associate Veterinarian | Flexible Full-Time Opportunities
Small Animal | General Practice, Urgent & Wellness Care
Naperville, IL | Chicago Western Suburbs
Care Animal Clinic has earned a reputation as one of the Naperville area's most
trusted veterinary hospitals by combining advanced medicine with genuine
compassion. Our team enjoys a diverse caseload, modern equipment, and the
support of experienced colleagues who are passionate about providing exceptional
care to both patients and clients.
For more than 25 years, Care Animal Clinic has provided comprehensive veterinary
services ranging from wellness care and advanced diagnostics to surgery, urgent
care, and innovative treatments such as Prolotherapy. Doctors are empowered with
the tools, resources, and medical autonomy to practice high-quality medicine
while benefiting from a collaborative team environment that encourages growth,
mentorship, and continued professional development.
Learn More: Care Animal Clinic [https://www.napervillevet.com/]
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Care Animal Clinic, 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 Veterinarians Choose Care Animal Clinic
* $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual
* Diverse caseload spanning general practice, urgent care, emergency medicine,
and surgery
* Strong production opportunity supported by an established and loyal client
base
* Advanced diagnostics and modern equipment that support high-quality medicine
* Opportunity to develop surgical and medical skills while working alongside
experienced doctors
* Collaborative culture with mentorship, case discussions, and dedicated
support
* Skilled support staff who help doctors practice efficiently and confidently
* Long-standing reputation within one of Chicagoland's most desirable
communities
* Flexible scheduling and a team that values work-life balance
* Opportunity to practice a wide range of medicine including wellness and
preventive care, internal medicine, urgent care, dentistry, soft tissue
surgery, advanced diagnostics, chronic disease management, rehabilitation,
and innovative treatment options - all under one roof!
Life in Naperville
Located just west of Chicago, Naperville offers the perfect blend of suburban
comfort and city convenience, featuring a vibrant downtown, excellent dining,
top-rated schools, and abundant parks and recreation.
Care Animal Clinic 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.
Care Animal Clinic + 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 Associate Veterinarian will practice excellent medicine, utilizing comprehensive services ranging from wellness care and diagnostics to surgery and innovative treatments like Prolotherapy. They will work within a collaborative environment, empowered with tools and autonomy to serve pets and their families.
Requirements
Candidates should be veterinarians looking for a full-time role in a state-of-the-art small animal general practice offering urgent and wellness care. The role emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and the ability to make the best medical decisions for patients.
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian | GP + Urgent Care | Naperville, IL at Community Veterinary Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 87 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Urgent Care Career Context
In Illinois, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (21 salary observations; 96 listings), vs ~$110k nationally (566 salary observations; 1,418 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% 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 ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k 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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