Description

Job Description

Veterinary Neurologist

Compensation: $180,000-$225,000 | Prosal model
Neurology opportunity in Chicago, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time

Why Join Premier Veterinary Group

At Premier Veterinary Group, you'll do more than practice advanced neurology, you'll help build and grow a neurology service within a collaborative, multi-specialty hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

We're seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist to join our established specialty and emergency hospital on Chicago's northwest side. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a thriving neurology service while working alongside a highly collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and experienced support staff.

You'll practice in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Our specialty services include Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Radiology, Cardiology, and Emergency Medicine, creating a multidisciplinary approach to managing complex neurological cases.

At Premier, our people are the heart of who we are. We've built a supportive culture where specialists work closely together, celebrate one another's successes, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. This camaraderie has created a stable team and a workplace environment that feels welcoming, collaborative, and rewarding.

We also recognize the importance of work-life balance. Flexible scheduling allows our doctors to pursue their professional passions while enjoying family time, travel, and everything Chicago has to offer.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter. You'll also have opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials through Ethos Discovery and Ethos Science programs, helping advance veterinary medicine while practicing in private specialty care.

Premier Veterinary Group's 10,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital is designed to support advanced diagnostics, surgery, and patient care. The facility features:

• Two surgical suites equipped for minimally invasive procedures
• Full scoping capabilities
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• Mechanical ventilation
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• 1.5 Tesla MRI

These resources provide the infrastructure needed to support advanced neurology and comprehensive specialty care

Location Highlight

Chicago combines world-class culture, dining, sports, and entertainment with easy access to outdoor recreation along Lake Michigan. Located just 25 minutes from downtown Chicago and 20 minutes from Wrigley Field, Premier offers the convenience of city living while maintaining strong community connections.

From renowned museums and restaurants to lakefront trails, professional sports, live music, and two international airports, Chicago provides endless opportunities for both professional and personal enrichment.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Access to clinical trials and research opportunities through Ethos Discovery and Science
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage complex neurological disorders in companion animals.
• Perform advanced neurological diagnostics and treatment planning utilizing MRI, CT, and other advanced imaging resources.
• Collaborate closely with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Critical Care, Cardiology, and Emergency Medicine teams on multidisciplinary cases.
• Participate in advanced case management, consultations, and ongoing patient care discussions.
• Help develop and grow the neurology service in alignment with hospital priorities and patient needs.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Illinois veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Neurology or residency-trained in Neurology.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to:

Jackie Ross
jackie.ross@ethosvet.com

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.