Associate Veterinarian

Location Chicago, United States Sector Other Salary $150,000.00 to $165,000.00 per annum

Atlas is excited to be working with a growing, veterinarian-led company that is changing the way families experience end-of-life care. With a deliberately low-volume schedule and in-home appointments across the greater Chicago area, the focus is on giving veterinarians the time to provide thoughtful care when families need it most.

In-home euthanasia is the focus of the role, with veterinarians travelling to clients' homes to provide end-of-life and comfort-focused care for dogs and cats. The schedule is built around approximately four appointments per day, with appointments generally finishing by late afternoon and the working day ending around 6:00–6:30pm. There is no traditional GP caseload, surgery schedule or emergency workload to manage.

The service has been built around a very different client experience from a conventional veterinary hospital. Families are seen in the privacy of their own homes, allowing the veterinarian to take the time needed for conversations, decision-making and the euthanasia itself without the pressure of a packed appointment book. A dedicated operations team handles scheduling, administration and client communication, leaving the veterinarian to focus on the family and patient in front of them.

Atlas is excited to be supporting the company as it continues to grow its presence in the Chicago area and beyond. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, support behind the scenes and the opportunity to help shape a growing model of veterinary care.

Key highlights

• Provide in-home euthanasia and hospice-focused care across the greater Chicago area
• Approximately four appointments per day, allowing time for meaningful client conversations and care
• No high-volume GP schedule, production targets or routine emergency caseload
• Work independently in clients' homes with dedicated operational support
• Work from home between appointments
• Typical working hours around 8:00am to 6:00pm, with appointments generally finishing around 4:45pm
• No routine overnight on-call requirements
• Join a growing, veterinarian-led company expanding its in-home care model
• Part‑time and flexible scheduling options can be considered
• Opportunity for compensation to move from a guaranteed base during the ramp period to a production-based model
• Additional earning potential through production and weekend appointments

About you

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• Eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Illinois and in good standing
• Comfortable providing veterinary care independently in clients' homes
• Confident communicating with families during sensitive end-of-life conversations
• Comfortable managing the emotional and practical aspects of euthanasia appointments
• Reliable with scheduling, time management and travel between appointments
• Previous in-home euthanasia, hospice or mobile veterinary experience is helpful but not essential
• Fear Free certification is preferred but not required

Benefits

• $150,000–$165,000 compensation range, depending on experience, schedule and production
• Guaranteed base during the initial ramp period, with potential transition to production-based compensation
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Continuing Education allowance and professional membership support
• Cell phone stipend
• State and DEA licensing covered
• AVMA PLIT
• Local VMA membership
• Bonus opportunities