Veterinarian

Brand-New Hospital | Small Animal + Optional Exotics | Strong Mentorship | Four-Day Work Week | 70+ Years in the Community

Looking for a hospital where you can practice great medicine, work with a genuinely collaborative team, and have the resources to keep growing?

Kruger Animal Hospital has been part of the Bloomington-Normal community for more than 70 years, and we're excited to welcome a fifth associate veterinarian to our team in our brand-new hospital.

We provide comprehensive care for small animal patients, with opportunities to see avian, reptile, and small mammal exotics for doctors who are interested. You don't need to have an interest in exotics to be a great fit - our primary focus is small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to helping every doctor continue developing their clinical skills and interests. With the financial, staffing, and professional resources of NVA behind us, you'll have the support to build the kind of veterinary career you want.

Why You'll Love Working at Kruger

• Brand-new hospital designed to support efficient, high-quality patient care
• Small animal practice with the opportunity to see avian, reptile, and small mammal exotics if interested
• Collaborative team that enjoys working together and supporting one another
• Strong mentorship and hands-on support across medicine and surgery
• Opportunity to develop and pursue your own clinical interests
• Quick and reliable referral relationships with specialists throughout the area
• Established client base built over more than 70 years in Bloomington-Normal
• Full-service medical, surgical, dental, grooming, and boarding services

Practice Great Medicine

Our new hospital is equipped with the technology and resources needed to provide comprehensive care, including:

• Modern surgical suite with isoflurane anesthesia, electrocautery, and advanced surgical monitoring
• Oscilloscope, blood pressure monitoring, and pulse oximetry
• Laser therapy
• Ultrasonic dental equipment and digital dental radiography
• On-site ECG performance and interpretation
• Robust pharmacy with compounding capabilities
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory for blood chemistry, urinalysis and sediments, PCV/TP, FeLV/FIV testing, and various ELISA tests
• Access to an external full-service IDEXX clinical and pathology laboratory
• Paper-light AVImark medical records system
• Quick access to referral specialists throughout the area

Mentorship & Professional Growth

At Kruger, mentorship is more than having someone available when you have a question. You'll work alongside a collaborative veterinary team with support available for both routine and challenging cases.

Through NVA's General Practice Mentorship Program, you'll also have access to:

• One-on-one medical and surgical support
• Personalized guidance and hands-on skill development
• Quarterly case reviews and networking opportunities
• A cohort of veterinarians throughout Illinois for connection, engagement, and planned social events
• Wellness programming focused on stress management and maintaining a balanced approach to your career and life

You'll also have access to NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center for hands-on training in surgery, dentistry, anesthesiology, ultrasound, and other clinical skills.

Build Your Own Clinical Interests

We believe veterinarians do their best work when they have the opportunity to pursue the areas of medicine they enjoy.

Whether your interests include surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, exotics, diagnostics, or another area of veterinary medicine, we're committed to supporting you as you continue developing your skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus production bonuses
• Sign-on, retention, and/or relocation allowance
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefit options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, sick days, and CE days
• State license, DEA registration, and professional membership dues
• Professional liability insurance fully covered

As Part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), You'll Also Enjoy:

• Support and resources to pursue ABVP certification while practicing, helping veterinarians advance their clinical expertise and professional goals
• No non-compete agreement, providing flexibility and freedom throughout your career
• 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance, covering qualifying short-term illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, maternity, and parental leave
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Future partnership and ownership opportunities for doctors interested in practice leadership

Why Bloomington-Normal?

Located in the heart of Illinois, Bloomington-Normal offers the amenities and opportunities of a larger community without the traffic and cost of living of Chicago. The area is conveniently located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis, making weekend getaways easy.

With Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University nearby, there's always something happening—from sporting events and concerts to theater, festivals, and community events. You'll also find plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, boating, and exploring the outdoors, along with a strong selection of restaurants, shopping, and local entertainment.

Ready to Find Your Next Home?

If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice high-quality medicine, work alongside a collaborative team, pursue the areas of veterinary medicine you enjoy, and have the resources to continue growing, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation: $110,000–$150,000 base salary plus production bonuses. Compensation commensurate with experience, skills, schedule, and scope of services provided.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.