Veterinary Practice Partners·Fairview Heights, Illinois
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals and exotics. Collaborate with a support team to deliver high-quality veterinary services and personalized patient care.
Veterinarian (DVM) – Future Ownership Opportunity – Suburb of St.
Louis Fairview Heights Animal Clinic 📍Address: 10208 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Fairview Heights Animal Clinic is seeking a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our growing team and explore future ownership opportunities.
What to Expect: Compensation: Starting base salary of $120,000–$150,000 (depending on experience) plus production bonus (no negative accrual), with high earning potential of $180,000+ annually Sign-on Bonus: up to $50,000 Schedule: part-time or full-time options available As a member of our team, you can look forward to support in both your professional and personal life through: Enjoy a Healthy Work-Life Balance: Our flexible scheduling prioritizes your work-life balance—no late nights or on-call duties required.
2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio: You’ll have the support you need to focus on what you do best: practicing medicine.
Mentorship & Growth Opportunities: Dr.
Ziegler is passionate about teaching and enjoys mentoring veterinarians at all stages of their careers.
Whether you're a new graduate seeking guidance or an experienced DVM looking to expand your skills in surgery, dentistry, or other areas of interest, you'll have access to hands-on mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional development.
Collaborative Team Culture: We take pride in our positive workplace culture, low turnover, and commitment to providing the resources, training, and support our team needs to succeed.
Future buy-in opportunities and leadership/ownership pathway: Elevate your career through our buy-in partnership program, allowing you to gain ownership benefits while maintaining clinical autonomy.
With our experienced team and robust resources, you’ll find support in achieving both personal and professional success in a collaborative, growth-driven environment.
Benefits & Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you personally and professionally, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with a 3.5% employer 401(k) match Generous PTO, plus extra time for continuing education, and an annual CE allowance All licensing and membership fees covered, including state licensing costs; DEA, AVMA PLIT, & Membership dues (AVMA, ISVMA, MVMA, VIN, etc.) Pet care discounts & free boarding About Us: Fairview Heights Animal Clinic and the Animal Hospital of O’Fallon are sister clinics, integral to the community in St.
Clair County, Illinois.
Our two locations in the county offer state-of-the-art care, diagnostic procedures, routine examinations, skilled and experienced staff, as well as boarding and grooming.
Whether it’s routine medical care, emergency services, or treatment due to illness, rest assured that our entire staff will treat your pet as one of our own.
We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients, including small animals and exotics.
We are a one-stop shop for pet care, and we would love to welcome you to our family.
Our highly trained staff have completed all the necessary and continuing education courses to work here.
However, we also believe that staff training is a crucial component of our clinic's success, so we provide four hours of staff training every two weeks.
This ensures all our patients get top-notch care.
Our Mission: The entire staff at Fairview Heights Animal Clinic and the Animal Hospital of O'Fallon provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients and the best possible service for our clients.
We treat your pets like our own, with special attention to personalized care.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards because that is what you and your pet deserve.
About O’Fallon, IL: Located in the popular O’Fallon, Illinois neighborhood, we are proud to serve our military clients and locals to meet the ever-changing needs of their pets.
This hospital is in a walkable neighborhood, just a short walk from O’Fallon City Park and a few minutes away from Scott Airforce Base, and close to many fast foods and dine-in restaurants!
We’d love to chat with you about our clinic and the community we serve.
Connect with us today—we can’t wait to meet you! ➡️Check out our Website & Facebook!
DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school Active veterinary license in Illinois We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Market context
Veterinarian positions in Illinois are typically in steady demand across companion-animal, mixed, and specialty practices, especially where clinics need licensed clinicians who can start seeing patients quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an accredited DVM or VMD, an active Illinois license, and experience that fits the practice’s caseload. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure details and tailor your application to the clinic type and patient mix.