Description

Associate Veterinarian – Small Animal (Full-Time or Part-time
$130,000–$160,000 Base + Production  AAHA-Accredited,  Privately Owned, No On-Call or After-hours

Darien Animal Clinic – Darien, Illinois

Darien Animal Clinic has been AAHA-accredited for over 35 years and proudly serving the community since 1985. Our hospital is located just 30 minutes west of Chicago, and we are proud of our strong team culture and long-standing relationships with our clients and referral partners.

Are you looking for a practice that truly puts patients and quality care first?
If so, Darien Animal Clinic may be your happiest choice.

We are a progressive, technologically forward-thinking, privately owned small animal practice seeking a compassionate, team-focused veterinarian to join our close-knit team. We value clear communication, collaboration, and creating an environment where doctors genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Our ideal candidate has at least one year of clinical experience and is comfortable performing routine surgical procedures. You will always work alongside experienced technicians, allowing you to focus on practicing high-quality medicine without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

Practice Highlights

• AAHA Accredited since 1989
• Low Stress Handling® Silver-Level Practice Certification – Pending
• No on-call or after-hours responsibilities
• 30-minute preventative care appointments
• 40-minute sick appointments to ensure excellent care and attention

Our Technology & Equipment

• Fully computerized, paperless practice
• IDEXX digital radiography
  
• Digital dental radiography
  
• Portable ultrasound
  
• Advanced surgical and dental monitoring (Midmark monitors)
  
• O’Pet Curv wireless monitoring (ECG, temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate) for all hospitalized patients
• Complete IDEXX VetLab Station, including:
  • ProCyte DX
  • Catalyst DX
  • Catalyst One
  • InVue Analyzer
  • SNAPshot DX
  • SediVue Dx
  • CoagDX

We also maintain strong relationships with local emergency and specialty referral hospitals to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care when needed.

Additional Perks

• Six pairs of scrubs provided
• Lab coat allowance
• Employee veterinary care discount
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000–$160,000 guaranteed base salary + production
• CE allowance and paid veterinary association dues
• 3+ weeks paid vacation plus holidays
• Health insurance contribution
• Employer-matched SIMPLE retirement plan
• Opportunity for future partnership
  
  

Most importantly, we prioritize family, work–life balance, and a positive, respectful workplace. We believe great veterinary medicine happens when doctors are supported, heard, and given room to grow—both professionally and personally.

If you’re looking for a long-term home where your values align with how you practice medicine, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
Valid veterinary license in the state of Illinois

Valid DEA License