
location_on1760, West Cortez Street, East Village, West Town, Chicago, West Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60622, United States
Companion Wicker Park is seeking a Medical Lead Veterinarian to guide high-quality veterinary care within our collaborative, community-focused practice in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. This role exists to ensure the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based medicine for diverse clients and their companion animals while fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.
As the Medical Lead, you will oversee medical standards, mentor clinicians, and partner with leadership to shape protocols that support both team well-being and clinical excellence. You will serve as a role model for associate veterinarians, technicians, and assistants, providing case consultation and feedback to elevate the entire team's capabilities. Your day will involve balancing high-level strategic oversight with hands-on clinical work, including comprehensive wellness exams, internal medicine workups, routine soft-tissue surgeries, and dentistry. You will interpret diagnostics, manage anesthesia and pain, and communicate empathetically with clients to provide clear education and guidance that honors their unique backgrounds and needs.
We are looking for candidates who bring strong clinical skills, leadership experience, and a genuine passion for our mission. The ideal candidate will be ready to integrate into our team immediately to help uphold our standards of care.
Companion Wicker Park is committed to upholding a culture of inclusivity and respect. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, ensuring that our team reflects the diverse community we serve.
Work model: On-site
1760, West Cortez Street, East Village, West Town, Chicago, West Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60622, United States
Chicago, Illinois
Skills: Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, Dental Care, Preventive Care, Wellness Planning, Diagnostic Imaging, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Laboratory Interpretation, Anesthesia.
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited program.
USDA Category II accreditation, Certification or training in low-stress/fear-free handling, Leadership or management training in veterinary settings