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Work-Life Balance (Relocation Assistance Available) Share Print Call Us Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Ottawa, Illinois, United States (on-site) APPLY Veterinarian Opportunity Near Starved Rock Adventure
Work-Life Balance (Relocation Assistance Available) Share Print Call Us Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Ottawa, Illinois, United States (on-site) APPLY Posted 12 hours ago Veterinarian Opportunity Near Starved Rock Adventure
Work-Life Balance (Relocation Assistance Available) Share Print Call Us Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Ottawa, Illinois, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Salary $135,000.00
$165,000.00 Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 1-2 Years Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Canine +1 Feline Salary
Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian See more See less AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Veterinarian Opportunity Near Starved Rock Adventure
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Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Associate Veterinarian Chessie Lane Animal Hospital Ottawa, Illinois About the Opportunity Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We've served the Ottawa community for nearly 30 years, and in 2023 our clients voted us Favorite Veterinary Clinic in the Times Readers' Choice Awards. We're a clinic where teamwork, positivity, and quality patient care all carry equal weight, and we're looking for someone who wants that same balance. Why Ottawa, IL Ottawa sits at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers, and it's one of the state's better-kept secrets. A few reasons people who move here stay: Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks are all nearby A walkable downtown with local restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques Affordable cost of living and an easy Midwest pace Hiking, kayaking, and biking within a short drive Small-town warmth, with a lot of nature right outside the door. About Our Team Chessie Lane is a low-drama, supportive place to work. We communicate directly, back each other up, and put real weight behind work-life balance. Our doctors have the equipment and autonomy to practice good medicine, including: Digital radiography In-house Idexx lab Ultrasound Dentistry Soft tissue surgery Full general practice services What You'll Do Perform wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostic workups for small animals Provide soft tissue surgery and dentistry Use digital imaging and in-house diagnostics Keep accurate patient records Mentor and work alongside our support staff Build client relationships through clear, compassionate communication What We're Looking For DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited program Illinois veterinary license, or the ability to obtain one before start date Solid clinical and surgical skills A team-oriented, communicative approach to the job Interest in continued learning and growth Genuine care for both patients and their people Compensation & Benefits Base salary $135,000

165,000, plus bonus and production pay PTO, medical, dental, and vision Short
and long-term disability, EAP, paid parental leave 401(k) with company match Licensure, dues, and VIN membership paid CE allowance with paid CE days Uniform allowance, and more How to Apply Send your resume to Toby@chessielanevet.

com or learn more at www.chessielanevet.com.

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81807298 Chessie Lane Animal Hospital View your LinkedIn connections Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like P Veterinarian Pine Bluff Animal Hospital Morris, IL, United States (on-site) L Veterinarian Lakewood Animal Hospital Morris, IL, United States (on-site) A Associate Veterinarian | Sign-On Bonus Packages... Animal Care Hospital of Morris Morris, IL, United States (on-site) V Relief Veterinarian Veterinary Practice Partners Morris, IL, United States (on-site) APPLY American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)

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Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters © 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location Ottawa, Illinois, United States Median Salary Net Salary per month $2,400 Median Apartment Rent in City Center (1-3 Bedroom) $650

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