Thrive Pet Healthcare Careers

Western Ave. Chicago, IL  

You give so much of yourself to your work. Here at Village West Veterinary, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we recognize what you and your team face each day. Through our collaborative community of veterinary care providers, you'll have the support, tools, and resources you need to take your practice to the next level because we wholeheartedly believe in you, and your ability to provide the very best care for your patients.

Who we are
Our community of 400 clinics nationwide forms an extraordinary network of resources and people. Thrive Pet Healthcare’s strength comes from both our individualities and our connectedness. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy - And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

At Village West Veterinary you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a unique clinic while having the opportunity and security of a united network that has your back.

At Village West Veterinary we believe in providing the best veterinary care possible for our patients. We treat each patient as if they were our own giving our clients peace of mind that their pets are receiving not only great care but the love and attention they deserve. We provide The Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, Wicker Park, West Town Logan Square, and the rest of downtown Chicago with high-quality, friendly general practice veterinary medicine, and surgery. We also offer emergency services during business hours.

Our hospital is equipped with the most cutting-edge technology including ultrasound, dental x-rays, and in-house laboratory equipment.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

Village West Veterinary is looking for a Veterinarian to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry-leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our supportive environment, you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide a continuity of care for the pets you love.

Being a vet is a job you do because you love it, but it’s not easy. Our veterinarians form a vast peer network of multi-disciplinary experts who are here to bolster your professional and personal well-being. When you need to rebalance, you’ll have access to resources and benefits that are meaningful because they’re built around nurturing your mental health. This means taking the time you need with options for flexible scheduling to fit every phase of your career and life.

When you can do the work you love, where and how you want to do it, we all thrive. Our network of hospitals provides the career mobility you need to fit your career and life. You’ll have customizable learning through our top-notch development and training engine, including CE libraries, mentorship, industry-leading educational programs, and more.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.


Experience & Skills Requirements
● Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
● State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
● Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

● Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
● Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
● Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
● Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
● Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits and paid time off to complete
And so much more!

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.
Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual base salary range of $140,000 - $185,000 / year plus the ability to earn production-based bonuses. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience. 

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.