At Vernon Hills Animal Hospital, although our focus is on dogs and cats, we are unique because we see many species of pets. You may see a baby sloth, an iguana, a rabbit, or a hedgehog in one of our exam rooms on any given day.

Our services include general medicine and surgery (including laser surgery), wellness care and vaccinations, exotic animal medicine and surgery, geriatric medicine, dentistry, radiography (general and dental), therapeutic cold laser treatments, and laboratory services.

Take Your Veterinary Career to the Next Level – On Your Terms!

Vernon Hills Animal Hospital is looking for a Managing Veterinarian who is ready to step into a leadership role at our thriving practice! Since 1985, we’ve been a trusted part of the community, and now we’re looking for a passionate, motivated, and personable doctor to help shape the future of our hospital.

Why Choose Us?

• A Supportive Team: Our experienced staff is ready to help you succeed, whether in surgery, dentistry, wellness care, or beyond.

• A Strong and Generous Sign-On Bonus! – We believe in investing in our team, and that starts with offering a $75K sign-on bonus to support your transition and recognize your leadership.

• The Tools You Need: We have top-tier equipment—and if there’s something you love using, we’re happy to invest in it!

• A Loyal Clientele: Our pet parents are deeply committed to their pets’ health and trust our recommendations, allowing you to practice the best medicine possible.

• Flexibility & Growth: This is your career, your leadership role, your opportunity—and we want to work with you to create the perfect offer. Let’s discuss what matters most to you, from salary and benefits to work-life balance and professional development.

Join us in continuing our legacy of exceptional patient care and community connection. Let’s build your ideal career together—tell us what you need, and we’ll make it happen!

Ready to take the next step? Reach out today and start designing your future with us!

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Sign on Bonus: $75k
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available