Metropolitan Veterinary Center, located in the South Loop of Chicago, IL, is looking for an experienced full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team! We are proud to be AAHA accredited, AAFP cat friendly, and have won “Best Vets in Chicago” multiple years in a row! Though experience is ideal, our team is open to a newly graduated veterinarian with a thirst for learning and looking to join a fun, family environment. All our veterinarians are experienced, open to teaching, and supportive of one another. 

About our clinic: Metropolitan Veterinary Center is a full-service small animal hospital, offering the best in medical, surgical, urgent, and emergency care seven days a week. MetroVet was founded in 2012 in response to a need in the community for high quality, reasonably priced medical and surgical care on evenings and weekends, in addition to normal business hours. The majority of our caseload is general practice and urgent care, with emergencies making up 10-15% of our caseload.

Our hospital is fully equipped with a comprehensive in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, K-laser, and Via, our electronic medical record software. Any radiographs requiring additional review by a radiologist can be sent out to Antech. We have a trained technician on staff to perform abdominal ultrasounds and we utilize the services of a board-certified traveling cardiologist for echocardiograms once a week. We have a blood donor program, which allows us to have blood and plasma readily available. We also have oxygen cages, an isolation room for administering chemotherapy, and a cat ward, to give our feline patients some privacy. As we all know, parking is a luxury in Chicago, and we are lucky to have our own parking lot for employees and clients.

We perform a large variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries and refer our orthopedic surgical cases to several nearby referral practices.  We perform surgeries Monday through Saturday and our new veterinarian will have their own dedicated surgery day each week. Pre-op lab work, IV catheters, and pain management are required for every patient and they are closely monitored by our amazing support staff.

The best part of our hospital is our intelligent, hard-working, diverse, and passionate team! We are excited to celebrate our 10-year anniversary next month (February 2022) and some of our staff have been here since day 1! Our doctors have amazing support, with 2.5 to 3 technicians per doctor and 9 are CVTs. We empower them to do what they are trained to do, which helps our doctors be incredibly efficient.

MetroVet is open 7 days a week from 7 am – 8 pm and all of our doctors work a 4-day work week, offering a great work/life balance and time to explore the amazing city of Chicago! Some weekends and evenings (8 pm) are required, but there are no on-call or major holiday requirements. Furthermore, we are so lucky to have Samantha, our certified veterinary practice manager, who helps keep things running smoothly every day! We also have regular doctor meetings (every two weeks) to discuss workflow, case challenges and successes, and new concepts which may facilitate improved patient care or client service. You can learn more about our practice at www.metrovetchicago.com.

Location: 1556 S Michigan Ave, Ste. 100, Chicago, IL 60605

About South Loop in Chicago, IL: We are located in the South Loop of Chicago, which contains endless historic sites, restaurants, jazz clubs, museums, parks, and activities. The Shedd Aquarium is home to a wide array of animals and exhibits, including beluga whales, turtles, penguins, Caribbean Reefs, and Amazon rainforests. If you are a sports fan, Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears, is only 2 miles away and United Center, home to the Bulls and Blackhawks, is 4 miles away. After a long shift, head over to Versailles Massage and Bar and treat yourself! When the weather is nice, head over to Grant Park to relax, while taking in a picturesque view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Most importantly, being close to such a diverse food scene is a necessity in this industry. Check out Umai for Japanese food, Lowcountry for delicious seafood, Yolk for brunch, Lou Malnati’s for deep dish, Saucy Porka for Asian fusion, and the Chicago Firehouse for traditional American fare.

Ideal qualifications:

• NEW GRADUATES with a strong interest in GP, surgery, and emergency are welcome to apply
• Ability to work weekend and evening shifts (until 8 pm)
• Illinois Veterinary License – active and in good standing
• Team-oriented mentality that supports our close-knit family culture
• Strong client communication and client education skills
• Willing to learn and grow using the many resources available

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• 3 - 4-day work week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Wellness programs
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• VIN membership
• Paid professional dues and license fees

If you're looking for a supportive, collaborative, and experienced team, then apply today for immediate consideration!