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Uptown Animal Hospital, located on the north side of Chicago, IL is looking for a full-time, Associate Veterinarian to join our team! New graduates are welcome to apply!

About our Clinic: Uptown Animal Hospital is a full-service, small-animal general practice. Our hospital is well-established in the community and has been serving Cook County since the 1960s. We are also lucky to be in an affluent neighborhood, so most of our clients are well-educated, able to do full workups, and follow recommendations. 

Medical Equipment: Our hospital is fully equipped with an in-house lab, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, and surgery and dental suites. 

*If there is an area of veterinary medicine you are interested in, our team would gladly welcome any new services or equipment and would encourage any continuing education. 

Learn More About Us: uptownah.com.     

Location: 5545 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

About Andersonville, IL: We are located in Andersonville, a neighborhood on the north side of Chicago just north of Wrigleyville. Andersonville is an incredibly inclusive neighborhood and one of the best places to live in Illinois! It was initially a small village of Swedish immigrants and is still one of the most concentrated areas of Swedish culture in the US. The Swedish heritage is celebrated annually with events like the St. Lucia Festival of Lights and Midsommarfest. Clark Street is filled with locally owned shops, restaurants from around the world, antique stores, and coffee shops. Treat yourself to mussels and one of 60+ beers on tap at Hopleaf, stop by the speakeasy, Simon's Tavern, for some seasonal glögg, spiced mulled wine, or grab some freshly baked pita bread, baklava, and a falafel sandwich at Middle East Bakery and Grocery. Furthermore, Andersonville is a very safe, friendly neighborhood with highly-rated schools, great parks, and easy access to public transportation. Kathy Osterman and Foster Beach are both a mile away, offering easy access to Lake Michigan.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Illinois Veterinary License – active and in good standing
• New graduates welcome to apply
• At least 1-2 years of experience as well as experience with surgery and dentistry a plus, but not required.
• High clinical standards - Committed to compassionate and exceptional veterinary care
• Dedicated to building a progressive and united culture
• Exceptional communication skills

 Benefits Offered:

• Competitive annual base salary 
• Relocation available
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Mental health resources
• Wellness Resources 
• 401k with employer match
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• Paid license fees and membership dues
• 401k with immediate employee match
• Paid maternity leave
• Rigorous 1-year mentorship/Mentee program
• Challenging 1-year leadership program

We would love to speak with you and discuss your career goals. Please apply today for immediate consideration.

About Mission Veterinary Partners

Mission Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-founded network of 300+ animal hospitals throughout the United States. While it’s important to know what we are, it’s probably more important to know what drives us - We have one mission: to be the employer of choice in veterinary medicine. Our mission is to be more than just a business model. We represent a work culture and mindset revolved around the health and well-being of each of our team members, so they can provide the best care possible for our clients and patients! We’re always looking to connect with like-minded individuals so if you are looking for a new team, reach out today to see how we can help. For more info on our animal hospital locations and career opportunities: https://missionveterinarypartners.com/careers/

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