New Grad Veterinarian
Sploot Veterinary Care
Chicago, ILFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- Patient care
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care47%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Sploot Veterinary Care is seeking 2026 & 2027 New Grad Veterinarians for a structured mentorship program in Chicago. This role combines Urgent Care and General Practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in CAMP (Coaching And Mentorship Program), a structured one-on-one mentorship pathway.
- Build clinical skills, confidence, and efficiency to practice independently.
- Work alongside a fully staffed nursing team and experienced doctors.
- Engage in a guided curriculum with knowledge and skills checks.
- Gain experience across multiple Sploot hospitals, learning from various DVMs.
- Benefit from strong pre-visit triage to ensure preparedness for exam rooms.
- During CAMP (first 6 weeks): be paired one-on-one each shift with a senior DVM, seeing the same schedule and learning the full scope of DVM responsibilities.
- Utilize protected learning blocks built into the schedule for continued mentorship, which taper as confidence and caseload grow.
- Participate in a 3-month evaluation assessing progress in clinical decision-making, case management, efficiency, client communication, medical records, and nurse delegation.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- DVM/VMD graduate, licensed (or eligible) in Illinois.
- Fourth-year students are encouraged to apply.
- Eagerness to learn and comfort in asking questions.
- Openness to regular feedback.
- Collaborative team player.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Values a great work culture.
Bonus Points
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician or assistant.
- Interest in surgery and dentistry.
- Excitement to grow with Sploot into a leadership role.
The Perks of the Pack
- $130,000 starting base salary on a 4x10 schedule during CAMP.
- ProSal model with 20–22% production after graduating from CAMP.
- Sign-on and relocation bonuses available.
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance, plus dental, vision, and short-term disability options.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- Up to 120 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 20 hours of holiday leave.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Unlimited CE reimbursement, up to 5 CE days per year, and $2,000 annually for CE travel.
- Full coverage of licensing, DEA, liability, and professional memberships.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
- Employee Pet Benefits.