Veterinary Practice Co-Owner & Medical Director
Chicago, IL Area | General Practice & Urgent Care
Lead the Medicine. Shape the Practice. Share in the Success.
Have you thought about owning a veterinary hospital but weren't sure how to get there?
At Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), we believe veterinarians should have the opportunity to own the hospitals they lead. We're looking for a veterinarian interested in becoming a Doctor Partner and Medical Director of a general practice and urgent care hospital in the Chicago area.
This is more than a Medical Director position. It's an opportunity to have an ownership stake in the hospital, help shape its future, and build something you're proud to call your own.
What Does Partnership with VPP Look Like?
Our model is built around keeping veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinarians.
As a VPP Doctor Partner, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Become a co-owner and share in the financial success and long-term growth of your hospital.
- Lead the medicine, with clinical decisions guided by you and your veterinary team.
- Shape your hospital, from the services you offer to the team you build and the culture you create.
- Maintain a local identity, with a hospital that reflects its community rather than a corporate brand.
- Have a team behind you, with VPP providing support in operations, finance, recruiting, HR, and marketing.
You bring the medical leadership and vision. We bring the business support and resources to help you succeed.
With more than 190 hospitals and 200 Doctor Partners nationwide, including over 100 first-time owners, we've helped veterinarians take that next step in their careers.
About the Opportunity
VPP is exploring partnership opportunities in the Chicago area for veterinarians interested in ownership and medical leadership. We're looking for someone who is excited about helping shape the future of a general practice and urgent care hospital, with the opportunity to build a strong team, influence the direction of the practice, and grow alongside VPP.
Compensation & Benefits
As a Doctor Partner, you'll have the opportunity to earn income as a practicing veterinarian while also participating in the financial benefits of ownership.
- Competitive base salary plus production
- Medical Director stipend
- Monthly profit distributions
- Long-term equity growth potential
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer retirement plan contribution
- Generous PTO and continuing education time
- Annual CE allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered
What We're Looking For
- DVM degree and active Illinois veterinary license, or ability to obtain one
- 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
- Interest in medical leadership and practice ownership
- Strong communication and team-building skills
- Passion for quality veterinary medicine and client relationships
Previous ownership experience isn't required. We're just as interested in veterinarians exploring ownership for the first time as those who have already held leadership roles.
Let's Talk About Ownership
Whether you've been thinking about owning a hospital for years or are just starting to explore the idea, we'd love to connect.
At VPP, you don't have to figure out practice ownership on your own. We're here to help you build something meaningful while continuing to do what you love: practicing veterinary medicine.