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Associate Veterinarian

Moline, IL

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Practice exceptional medicine with the support of a community that values your independence, wellbeing, and growth.

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Build a career that supports your passion - and your life.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, practice great medicine alongside a supportive team, and build a career that fits your goals and lifestyle. With flexible scheduling, opportunities for continued growth, medical independence, and a connected community behind you, you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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Key traits that drive our vets.

Discover the qualities that help our team work and make a real impact on patients—and the practice.

  • Compassionate
  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Progressive
  • Reliable
  • Curious

Supporting you at work and beyond

  • Support at work and beyond
  • Benefits tailored to your needs
  • Career growth that fits your goals
  • Freedom to practice your medicine

Responsibilities

Oak Knoll Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our established small animal veterinary practice in Moline, Illinois. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian, you'll have the mentorship, resources, and flexibility to build the career you want while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Compensation & Schedule

  • $120,000–$160,000 base salary plus production

  • No negative accrual

  • Full-time, 4-day workweek

  • Rotating Saturdays

  • No on-call or emergency shifts

  • Sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses

Why Oak Knoll?

  • Established small animal practice with a loyal client base

  • Brand-new hospital planned, giving you an opportunity to help shape a modern veterinary practice

  • Advanced equipment including digital dental radiography, endoscopy, electrocautery, in-house laboratory, and a dedicated dental suite

  • Structured mentorship through the NVA Mentorship Program

  • Hands-on training and continuing education opportunities at the PetOne Veterinary Training Center

  • Support for ABVP certification

  • Leadership and future ownership opportunities

  • No non-compete agreement

  • 401(k) with company match

  • PTO and CE allowance

  • Professional development opportunities

  • State veterinary license and DEA fees covered

Mentorship & Career Growth

New graduate veterinarians receive structured mentorship and hands-on support as they build confidence in small animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and client communication.

Experienced veterinarians have the autonomy and resources to grow their clinical interests, expand their skill set, and pursue leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree

  • Active Illinois veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one

  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply

  • Interest in small animal general practice and preventive medicine

  • Strong communication, teamwork, and client-service skills

Live & Work in the Quad Cities

Oak Knoll Animal Hospital is located in Moline, Illinois, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. Enjoy an affordable cost of living, easy access to Davenport and Bettendorf, outdoor recreation, restaurants, entertainment, and the Mississippi River.

Whether you're looking to establish your veterinary career, grow your surgical or dental skills, or take the next step into leadership, Oak Knoll offers the support and flexibility to help you thrive.

Ready to find a veterinary career that gives you room to grow—and time to enjoy life outside the clinic? Apply today to join Oak Knoll Animal Hospital in Moline, IL.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.


Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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We offer support that goes beyond the basics. Our benefits are designed to meet you where you are in your practice—and your life.

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  • Flexible Schedules

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  • Competitive Compensation

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  • Growth & Development

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NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.

Dr. Elise Frank, Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital, Long Beach

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