Associate Veterinarian - Chicago, IL

Sploot Veterinary Care • Full-time • Forest Park, Illinois, United States • USD $160k - USD $220k / year • 3m ago

Urgent Care + General Practice | No Overnights | Tech-Forward Clinic | $160K–$200K+

Tired of burnout, overnight shifts, or corporate red tape? Sploot Veterinary Care is rewriting the rules of veterinary medicine—and your next role could be part of it.

We’re hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian in Chicago, where you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the fast pace of urgent care without the grueling ER hours, plus the relationship-building of general practice. No overnights. No on-call. No quotas. Just great medicine, a truly supportive team, and time to actually enjoy your life. Sploot has the following clinics in the Chicago metro area:

Logan Square
Roscoe Village
Lincoln Park
Oak Park / Forest Park

Why You’ll Love Sploot

We’re not your average vet clinic. Sploot was built by veterinary professionals to solve the problems that burn so many great vets out. Here's how:

Tech-Forward Tools for Better Care, Less Admin:

Laparoscopic surgery suite, digital x-ray, ultrasound
CoVET AI Scribe handles your notes so you can focus on your patients

A Unique Case Mix:

Handle everything from vaccines to vomiting labs to laceration repairs
Build real relationships and flex your medical skills in one place

No Overnights, Ever:

We’re open 8am–8pm—so you can get home for dinner

3:1 Support Staff Ratio:

You focus on medicine. We’ll support you with trained techs who have your back

No Non-Compete Contracts:

Stay because you love it, not because you’re locked in

Real Leadership Support:

Our leadership is accessible, responsive, and deeply invested in your success

What You’ll Do

Provide top-notch primary and urgent care to companion animals
Collaborate closely with a team that believes in “No Boundaries” medicine
Work 3–4 days per week (full-time); weekends rotated fairly
Help us keep improving—your ideas are valued and implemented

Who You Are

DVM or VMD, licensed and in good standing in Illinois
Experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency
Passionate about learning, growing, and working as part of a team
Looking for something better—more supportive, more rewarding, more fun

Bonus points if you have:

Urgent care or ER background
Strong interest in surgery or dentistry

What You’ll Get

$160,000–$200,000+ total comp (competitive ProSal model)
No negative accrual – your base is your base
Sign-on & relocation bonuses
Fully covered medical, dental & vision insurance
401(k) matched by Sploot
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave + generous PTO
Unlimited CE + $2,000 travel reimbursement
All professional fees covered – licensing, liability, memberships
Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, snacks, and regular team events
Deep pet care discounts (we get it, pets are family)

Your Future Looks Good from Here

At Sploot, we’re building the future of vet med—one clinic, one case, one team member at a time. Join us in Chicago and discover how fun, fulfilling, and supportive a veterinary career can be.

Ready to revolutionize vet care? Apply today and let’s make it happen.

According to Illinois state law, our company practices continuous hiring, ensuring equal opportunity employment and ongoing consideration for qualified candidates. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

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