Associate Veterinarian | Touhy Animal Hospital | Park Ridge, IL (Bilingual Polish/English)
Touhy Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and Polish-speaking Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in Park Ridge, Illinois. Whether you're a recent graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced DVM looking for your next opportunity, you'll find a supportive team, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Our Fear Free-focused hospital is backed by more than 60 years of combined veterinary experience and a highly tenured team dedicated to exceptional patient care. We provide comprehensive services including preventive care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, laser therapy, and wellness care, all supported by experienced technicians and a remote team that helps streamline client communication and daily operations.
Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Fear Free Patient Care
- Laser Therapy
- Client Communication & Education
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Mentorship & Professional Growth
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional dues and PLIT
- Structured mentorship program
- Leadership growth opportunities
- 401(k) options
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Open to all experience levels, including new graduates
- Interest in surgery is a plus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Polish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply!
Why Park Ridge?
Located just 15 miles from downtown Chicago, Park Ridge offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. Enjoy excellent schools, beautiful parks, a walkable downtown, and easy access to everything the Chicago area has to offer.
Join Touhy Animal Hospital and build a rewarding veterinary career with a team that values collaboration, mentorship, work-life balance, and exceptional patient care.
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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.