Veterinarian

$120,000–$140,000 base salary + production with no negative accrual +Up to $20k Sign On Bonus | 4-Day Workweek | Relocation Assistance Available

Great medicine, a supportive team, and a schedule that leaves room for life outside the hospital? You can have all three at Carriage Animal Hospital!

We’re looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join our growing, full-service small animal practice in Lombard, IL, just 20 miles west of Chicago. Whether you’re a new graduate ready to launch your veterinary career or an experienced DVM looking for a collaborative team and new opportunities, you’ll find the support, equipment, and flexibility to thrive here.

Why You'll Love Working at Carriage

• Competitive compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary plus production, with no negative accrual + Sign on bonus-up to $20,000
• A schedule that works for you: Enjoy a four-day workweek and more time for the things you love.
• Room to grow: Build your surgical and dental skills with hands-on opportunities and continued learning.
• Mentorship that matters: New graduates can participate in the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program for dedicated guidance, clinical development, and connections with fellow early-career veterinarians.
• Training beyond the hospital: Access PetOne Veterinary Training Center, NVA’s state-of-the-art facility offering hands-on education in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, leadership, and more.
• Benefits that support you: 401(k) with company match, ample PTO, paid holidays, and relocation assistance when available.
• A team that has your back: Collaborate with colleagues who value communication, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

The Tools to Practice Great Medicine

We believe you should have the equipment and resources to provide the care your patients deserve. Our hospital features:

• Five spacious exam rooms
• Dedicated dental suite with digital dental X-ray
• Surgical suite with surgical and cold lasers
• In-house laboratory
• Fully stocked pharmacy

Interested in surgery? Want to grow your dentistry skills? Looking for a practice where you can continue developing your clinical interests? We’ll help you find opportunities to build confidence and advance your skills.

Make Yourself at Home in Lombard, IL

Located in Chicago’s western suburbs, Lombard offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming community with great restaurants, shopping, parks, and local events, plus easy access to everything downtown Chicago has to offer. Enjoy suburban living without giving up big-city dining, entertainment, and weekend adventures.

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: