Metropolitan Veterinary Center, located in the South Loop of Chicago, Illinois, is looking for a veterinarian to join our amazing team! We are proud to be AAHA accredited, AAFP cat friendly, and have won 'Best Vets in Chicago' multiple years in a row! We encourage all experience levels to apply! We also support all interests in vet med and would be happy to expand the services we offer our patients. All our veterinarians are experienced, open to mentoring and collaborating, and supportive of one another.

About our clinic: Metropolitan Veterinary Center is a full-service small animal hospital, offering the best in medical and surgical care. Our hospital is fully equipped with a comprehensive in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, K-laser, and Via, our electronic medical record software. Any radiographs requiring additional review by a radiologist can be sent out to Antech. We have a trained technician on staff to perform diagnostic abdominal ultrasounds and we utilize the services of a board-certified traveling cardiologist for echocardiograms once a week. We have a blood donor program, which allows us to have blood and plasma readily available. We also have an oxygen cage, an isolation room, and a cat ward, to give our feline patients some privacy. As we all know, parking is a luxury in Chicago, and we are lucky to have our own parking lot for employees and clients. 

We perform a variety of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries. Our medical director, Dr. Sahar Sheikh-Ahmad, has a passion for surgery and is currently expanding her surgical knowledge and skills in soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. Dr. Sahar would be an incredible mentor in surgery! We perform surgeries Monday through Saturday and our new veterinarian will have their own dedicated surgery day each week. Pre-op lab work, IV catheters, and pain management are required for every patient and they are closely monitored by our amazing support staff. If a patient requires overnight hospitalization, we have a great working relationship with a local emergency clinic, making transfers easy.

The best part of our hospital is our intelligent, hard-working, diverse, and passionate team! We celebrated our 10-year anniversary in February and some of our staff have been here since day one! Our doctors have amazing support, with 2.5 to 3 technicians per doctor and 9 are CVTs. We empower them to do what they are trained to do, which helps our doctors be incredibly efficient. 

MetroVet is open 7 days a week from 7 am - 8 pm and all of our doctors work varied schedules – 3 or 4 day work weeks, offering a great work/life balance and time to explore the amazing city of Chicago! We can be flexible with scheduling and offer multiple shifts (7 am to 5 pm, 7 am to 3 pm, 7 am to 7 pm, 8 am to 8 pm, 10 am to 8 pm, and 12 am to 8 pm), with breaks in the morning and afternoon to catch up, as well as time blocked off for lunch each day. Some weekends and evenings (8 pm) are required, but there are no on-call or major holiday requirements and our doctors are all very flexible when it comes to scheduling, so ensuring needed time off is easy. Furthermore, we are so lucky to have Sam, our certified veterinary practice manager, who helps keep things running smoothly every day! She has been with the practice since the beginning and there is no situation she can’t handle. You can learn more about our practice at www.metrovetchicago.com.

Whether you are a new grad, or an experienced doctor who is feeling stifled in your current job, we are the practice for you! Our medical director, Dr. Sahar, was close to leaving the profession shortly after graduation and not receiving the mentorship she was promised, until she happened to walk by MetroVet. Everything happens for a reason and the next day she found out MetroVet was hiring. Our practice and supportive work environment continue to enable her to pursue her interests in vet med. She is incredibly passionate about mentoring and supporting veterinarians who might be in a similar situation as she was. Dr. Sahar and Dr. Anusha Natarajan both received extensive mentorship training and are now Certified Clinical Mentors, so any new graduates have the opportunity to participate in an extremely structured and rewarding mentorship program. We encourage you to see for yourself what a truly incredible practice we are!

Location: 1556 S Michigan Ave, Ste. 100, Chicago, IL 60605

About South Loop in Chicago, IL: We are located in the South Loop of Chicago, which contains endless historic sites, restaurants, jazz clubs, museums, parks, and activities. The Shedd Aquarium is home to a wide array of animals and exhibits, including beluga whales, turtles, penguins, Caribbean Reefs, and Amazon rainforests. If you are a sports fan, Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears, is only 2 miles away and United Center, home to the Bulls and Blackhawks, is 4 miles away. After a long shift, head over to Versailles Massage and Bar and treat yourself! When the weather is nice, head over to Grant Park to relax, while taking in a picturesque view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Most importantly, being close to such a diverse food scene is a necessity in this industry. Check out Umai for Japanese food, Lowcountry for delicious seafood, Yolk for brunch, Lou Malnati's for deep dish, Saucy Porka for Asian fusion, and the Chicago Firehouse for traditional American fare. 

Ideal qualifications:

• All experience levels are encouraged to apply
• Illinois Veterinary License - active and in good standing
• Team-oriented mentality that supports our close-knit family culture
• Strong client communication and client education skills
• Appreciation for the beauty and benefits of humor!

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary 
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• 3 - 4-day work week
• 12 month structured mentorship program with dedicated mentor
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Wellness programs
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off 
• VIN membership
• Paid professional dues and license fees

If you're looking for a supportive, collaborative, and experienced team, then apply today for immediate consideration!