Scout Veterinary Urgent Care
We've reimagined Urgent Care for modern cat and dog parents.
We offer same-day and next-day urgent care appointments to truly fill the gap between routine primary care and the ER. We see a wide variety of urgent appointments while being extremely clear about what we don’t do; this positions Scout to help more sick and injured pets each day while providing a fulfilling, sustainable career for professionals and being an excellent partner in our community.
Our modern practices and thoughtful processes are designed to make life easier for our teams and navigating veterinary care easier for the city’s ever-growing pet population.
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Urgent Care Veterinarian - Old Orchard
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Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is changing the way pets receive care and empowering the teams that provide it. We offer same-day and next-day urgent care appointments to truly fill the gap between routine primary care and the ER. We see a wide variety of urgent appointments while being extremely clear about what we don’t do; this positions Scout to help more sick and injured pets each day while providing a fulfilling, sustainable career for professionals and being an excellent partner in our community. Our modern practices and thoughtful processes are designed to make life easier for our teams and navigating veterinary care easier for the city’s ever-growing pet population.
About the role
This veterinarian will support our Old Orchard clinic (9410-A Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077).
At Scout, it is important that each clinic provides excellent care, sustains a healthy culture and is supported to deliver the Scout experience. As an urgent care doctor at Scout, you will be a key part of our team.
Scout doctors manage approximately 10-18 patients daily, with the excitement varying based on case volume. Your expertise will be put to the test, handling cases that span from routine last-minute care to more intricate cases that require in-house diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care. The heartbeat of our caseload lies in true urgent care cases and stable emergencies.
Scout equips our teams with all the tools to thoroughly assess and stabilize any patient that comes through our doors. While overnight hospitalization and major surgeries are not in our playbook, minor procedures are common, bringing challenge, variety, and excitement to each day.
Recognizing that urgent care is often just the initial chapter in a pet's medical narrative, Scout takes pride in empowering our doctors to explore the comprehensive answers our patients and clients both need and deserve. We actively foster robust relationships with referral partners to ensure our doctors have a wealth of resources at their fingertips when pets and clients require assistance beyond the bounds of Scout's doors.
About you
- Licensed DVM in Illinois with 2+ years of experience in small animal general practice or emergency medicine (completion of 1 year rotating small animal internship desired)
- Detail oriented, well-organized and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Professional who is an excellent verbal and written communicator
- Positive, can-do attitude. You run toward new opportunities and believe your abilities can be improved through effort, learning and persistence.
- Willing to engage in judgement free dialog to foster a culture psychological safety
- Takes medical excellence very seriously AND knows there is more to life than work
Responsibilities
- Deliver superior medicine and an excellent customer experience
- Oversee patient triage and evaluation
- Provide examination, diagnostic recommendations and treatment to scheduled and walk-in appointments
- Provide clear, transparent and prompt communication with clients and referral partners regarding patient status, diagnostic and treatment plans, estimates and follow-up care
- Stabilize patients for transfer to a local emergency/specialty hospital, as needed
- Develop follow up plans with patient’s primary care veterinarian as needed
- Maintenance of referral relationships via communication with care partners
Schedule
- 10 hour shift (arrive 9:45 AM, clinic closes at 8 PM)
- Open 7 days a week
How we support you
- Providing on boarding with easy to access videos and SOPs, direct doctor to doctor mentorship during your first shifts, and timely check-ins with leadership
- Providing tech enable scribe solutions for ease of medical record work load
- Allowing the flexibility to make the best clinical decisions for your patients and team
- Providing support staff in numbers and capability to make it easier to see patients and do an excellent job
- Great health and retirement benefits
- Competitive compensation with opportunity for production bonuses every quarter
- Generous PTO plan
- Paid Parental leave
- CE: if it moves your medicine forward, we're in!
- Generous fund for dues, licenses and other professional needs
- Digital Radiography
- Clarius Ultrasound
- Full IDEXX In-House Lab
- Leadership that LISTENS!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
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Urgent Care Veterinarian - Lincoln Park
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Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is changing the way pets receive care and empowering the teams that provide it. We offer same-day and next-day urgent care appointments to truly fill the gap between routine primary care and the ER. We see a wide variety of urgent appointments while being extremely clear about what we don’t do; this positions Scout to help more sick and injured pets each day while providing a fulfilling, sustainable career for professionals and being an excellent partner in our community. Our modern practices and thoughtful processes are designed to make life easier for our teams and navigating veterinary care easier for the city’s ever-growing pet population.
About the role
This veterinarian will support our Lincoln Park clinic (2369 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614).
At Scout, it is important that each clinic provides excellent care, sustains a healthy culture and is supported to deliver the Scout experience. As an urgent care doctor at Scout, you will be a key part of our team.
Scout doctors manage approximately 10-18 patients daily, with the excitement varying based on case volume. Your expertise will be put to the test, handling cases that span from routine last-minute care to more intricate cases that require in-house diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care. The heartbeat of our caseload lies in true urgent care cases and stable emergencies.
Scout equips our teams with all the tools to thoroughly assess and stabilize any patient that comes through our doors. While overnight hospitalization and major surgeries are not in our playbook, minor procedures are common, bringing challenge, variety, and excitement to each day.
Recognizing that urgent care is often just the initial chapter in a pet's medical narrative, Scout takes pride in empowering our doctors to explore the comprehensive answers our patients and clients both need and deserve. We actively foster robust relationships with referral partners to ensure our doctors have a wealth of resources at their fingertips when pets and clients require assistance beyond the bounds of Scout's doors.
About you
- Licensed DVM in Illinois with 2+ years of experience in small animal general practice or emergency medicine (completion of 1 year rotating small animal internship desired)
- Detail oriented, well-organized and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Professional who is an excellent verbal and written communicator
- Positive, can-do attitude. You run toward new opportunities and believe your abilities can be improved through effort, learning and persistence.
- Willing to engage in judgement free dialog to foster a culture psychological safety
- Takes medical excellence very seriously AND knows there is more to life than work
Responsibilities
- Deliver superior medicine and an excellent customer experience
- Oversee patient triage and evaluation
- Provide examination, diagnostic recommendations and treatment to scheduled and walk-in appointments
- Provide clear, transparent and prompt communication with clients and referral partners regarding patient status, diagnostic and treatment plans, estimates and follow-up care
- Stabilize patients for transfer to a local emergency/specialty hospital, as needed
- Develop follow up plans with patient’s primary care veterinarian as needed
- Maintenance of referral relationships via communication with care partners
Schedule
- 10 hour shift (arrive 9:45 AM, clinic closes at 8 PM)
- Open 7 days a week
How we support you
- Providing on boarding with easy to access videos and SOPs, direct doctor to doctor mentorship during your first shifts, and timely check-ins with leadership
- Providing tech enable scribe solutions for ease of medical record work load
- Allowing the flexibility to make the best clinical decisions for your patients and team
- Providing support staff in numbers and capability to make it easier to see patients and do an excellent job
- Great health and retirement benefits
- Competitive compensation with opportunity for production bonuses every quarter
- Generous PTO plan
- Paid Parental leave
- CE: if it moves your medicine forward, we're in!
- Generous fund for dues, licenses and other professional needs
- Digital Radiography
- Clarius Ultrasound
- Full IDEXX In-House Lab
- Leadership that LISTENS!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ready to apply?
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Urgent Care Veterinarian - Wheaton
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Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is changing the way pets receive care and empowering the teams that provide it. We offer same-day and next-day urgent care appointments to truly fill the gap between routine primary care and the ER. We see a wide variety of urgent appointments while being extremely clear about what we don’t do; this positions Scout to help more sick and injured pets each day while providing a fulfilling, sustainable career for professionals and being an excellent partner in our community. Our modern practices and thoughtful processes are designed to make life easier for our teams and navigating veterinary care easier for the city’s ever-growing pet population.
About the role
This veterinarian will support our Wheaton clinic (1962 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189).
At Scout, it is important that each clinic provides excellent care, sustains a healthy culture and is supported to deliver the Scout experience. As an urgent care doctor at Scout, you will be a key part of our team.
Scout doctors manage approximately 10-18 patients daily, with the excitement varying based on case volume. Your expertise will be put to the test, handling cases that span from routine last-minute care to more intricate cases that require in-house diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care. The heartbeat of our caseload lies in true urgent care cases and stable emergencies.
Scout equips our teams with all the tools to thoroughly assess and stabilize any patient that comes through our doors. While overnight hospitalization and major surgeries are not in our playbook, minor procedures are common, bringing challenge, variety, and excitement to each day.
Recognizing that urgent care is often just the initial chapter in a pet's medical narrative, Scout takes pride in empowering our doctors to explore the comprehensive answers our patients and clients both need and deserve. We actively foster robust relationships with referral partners to ensure our doctors have a wealth of resources at their fingertips when pets and clients require assistance beyond the bounds of Scout's doors.
About you
- Licensed DVM in Illinois with 2+ years of experience in small animal general practice or emergency medicine (completion of 1 year rotating small animal internship desired)
- Detail oriented, well-organized and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Professional who is an excellent verbal and written communicator
- Positive, can-do attitude. You run toward new opportunities and believe your abilities can be improved through effort, learning and persistence.
- Willing to engage in judgement free dialog to foster a culture psychological safety
- Takes medical excellence very seriously AND knows there is more to life than work
Responsibilities
- Deliver superior medicine and an excellent customer experience
- Oversee patient triage and evaluation
- Provide examination, diagnostic recommendations and treatment to scheduled and walk-in appointments
- Provide clear, transparent and prompt communication with clients and referral partners regarding patient status, diagnostic and treatment plans, estimates and follow-up care
- Stabilize patients for transfer to a local emergency/specialty hospital, as needed
- Develop follow up plans with patient’s primary care veterinarian as needed
- Maintenance of referral relationships via communication with care partners
Schedule
- 10 hour shift (arrive 9:45 AM, clinic closes at 8 PM)
- Open 7 days a week
How we support you
- Providing on boarding with easy to access videos and SOPs, direct doctor to doctor mentorship during your first shifts, and timely check-ins with leadership
- Providing tech enable scribe solutions for ease of medical record work load
- Allowing the flexibility to make the best clinical decisions for your patients and team
- Providing support staff in numbers and capability to make it easier to see patients and do an excellent job
- Great health and retirement benefits
- Competitive compensation with opportunity for production bonuses every quarter
- Generous PTO plan
- Paid Parental leave
- CE: if it moves your medicine forward, we're in!
- Generous fund for dues, licenses and other professional needs
- Digital Radiography
- Clarius Ultrasound
- Full IDEXX In-House Lab
- Leadership that LISTENS!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ready to apply?
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Flex Veterinary Technician
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Flex Veterinary Technician
Supporting care across our Lincoln Park, West Loop, Old Orchard, and Wheaton locations
Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is growing, and we’re looking for a Flex Veterinary Technician to support our teams across multiple locations. This role is built for someone who’s clinically confident, adaptable, and motivated by helping both patients and teammates—wherever they’re needed most. The schedule for this role is given one month in advance, so you’ll always know when you’re working, but your location may vary shift to shift.
We work in fast-paced, urgent care environments where teamwork matters and communication is everything. You’ll step into different clinics, support patient flow, and help deliver thoughtful, high-quality care to pets and their people.
What you’ll do:
- Perform technical procedures including radiology, venipuncture, catheter placement, sedation monitoring, and in-house lab work
- Assist with triage, patient stabilization, and urgent care treatments
- Administer medications under veterinarian supervision
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, including discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records and support digital documentation
- Jump in where needed to support team flow across locations
What we’re looking for:
- 3+ years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting (preferred)
- Strong technical skills and comfort in urgent or emergent cases
- Calm, detail-oriented, and collaborative under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to travel between locations
- CVT licensure and emergency/urgent care experience (preferred)
Why this role matters:
Our Flex Technicians help keep care moving—supporting multiple teams, easing busy shifts, and making sure pets get timely, thoughtful attention. It’s a role with real impact, every single day.
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer the benefits you’d expect—and a few that make the day-to-day better.
- $28 – 33/hour
- Monthly travel stipend
- Professional development opportunities
- CE: if it moves your medicine forward, we’re in!
- Uniform allowance
- 401(k) with match after 90 days
- Paid parental leave
Why Scout?
We care... a lot. Founded by 2 DVMs we have an employee and team first philosophy. We are servant leaders that are always willing to put in the work to do what's right. We support our teams with structured on-boarding, quarterly check-ins and give the flexibility to all our clinicians to make the best decisions for patients and teams.
We’re building something meaningful—and we’re doing it together.
Whether you’re here to focus on your craft or help shape the future of our growing network—or both—you’ll find purpose, support, and possibility here.
We lean into innovation. In an age where AI is changing the landscape, we are embracing the future in ways that support the people needed to deliver care.
If you are wondering what it's like to work with a group that values your voice, your growth, and a patient’s first approach, Let's talk. We are building something truly unique and are excited to share our vision.
Ready to apply?
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Veterinary Assistant
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Become an Urgent Care Veterinary Assistant – Wheaton, IL
Position Summary
As a Veterinary Assistant at Scout, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring a smooth, efficient experience for pets and their people. You’ll assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care, maintain a clean and organized environment, and help deliver exceptional service during urgent visits.
Key Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Safely restrain animals and assist with diagnostics and sample collection
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms, equipment, and common areas
- Prepare medications and supplies as directed
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
- Assist with patient intake, discharge, and follow-up care
- Uphold Scout’s standards for safety, empathy, and teamwork
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in a veterinary or animal care setting
- Strong animal handling skills and comfort with urgent/emergent cases
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Preferred:
- Veterinary Assistant Certification or coursework
- Experience in urgent care or emergency veterinary settings
- Familiarity with veterinary software and digital records
Work Style & Culture Fit
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You’re calm under pressure, eager to learn, and committed to delivering care with kindness and respect. At Scout, we value collaboration, curiosity, and a shared passion for helping pets and their families.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer all the benefits you’ve come to expect – and then some.
- $19 – $23/hour
- Professional growth opportunities
- CE: if it moves your medicine forward, we're in!
- Uniform support
- 401(k) with match after 90 days
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development support
If you're ready to grow your career in a place that values your voice and your impact, we’d love to connect.
Ready to apply?
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Future Opportunities Veterinary Professionals
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Become an Urgent Care Team Member at Scout Veterinary Urgent Care – Multiple Locations
We’re always looking for passionate veterinary professionals. Submit your resume here to be considered for upcoming opportunities across our hospitals.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer all the benefits you’ve come to expect – and then some.
- Professional growth opportunities
- CE: If it moves your medicine forward, we’re in!
- Uniform support
- 401(k) with match after 90 days
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development support
Why Scout?
We care... a lot. Founded by 2 DVMs we have an employee and team first philosophy. We are servant leaders that are always willing to put in the work to do what's right. We support our teams with structured on-boarding, quarterly check-ins and give the flexibility to all our clinicians to make the best decisions for patients and teams.
We’re building something meaningful—and we’re doing it together.
Whether you’re here to focus on your craft or help shape the future of our growing network—or both—you’ll find purpose, support, and possibility here.
We lean into innovation. In an age where AI is changing the landscape, we are embracing the future in ways that support the people needed to deliver care.
If you are wondering what it's like to work with a group that values your voice, your growth, and a patient’s first approach, Let's talk. We are building something truly unique and are excited to share our vision.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Scout Veterinary Urgent Care
Credentialed Veterinary Technician
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Become an Urgent Care Credentialed Veterinary Technician at Scout Veterinary Urgent Care – Lincoln Park, IL
Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is expanding to Wheaton—and we’re looking for an experienced, compassionate Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our growing team!
Work Style & Culture Fit
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You’re calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering care with kindness and precision. At Scout, we value curiosity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to making veterinary care better—for everyone.
Who You Are
- A licensed CVT in Illinois (Preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting
- Strong technical skills and comfort with urgent/emergent cases
- Proficient in medical math calculations (drug dosage/unit conversion)
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Experience in emergency or urgent care environments (Preferred)
- Familiarity with cloud-based veterinary software (Preferred)
- Interest in mentoring and leadership development (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform technical procedures including radiology, venipuncture, catheter placement, sedation monitoring, and laboratory testing
- Assist in triage, patient stabilization, and urgent care treatments
- Administer medications under veterinarian supervision
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners about care and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate medical records and support digital documentation
- Mentor veterinary assistants and contribute to a positive team culture
- Uphold Scout’s standards for safety, empathy, and clinical excellence
- Monthly team meetings
Compensation & Benefits
We offer all the benefits you’ve come to expect – and then some.
- $28 – 33/hour
- Professional growth opportunities
- CE: If it moves your medicine forward, we’re in!
- Uniform support
- 401(k) with match after 90 days
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development support
Why Scout?
We care... a lot. Founded by 2 DVMs we have an employee and team first philosophy. We are servant leaders that are always willing to put in the work to do what's right. We support our teams with structured on-boarding, quarterly check-ins and give the flexibility to all our clinicians to make the best decisions for patients and teams.
We’re building something meaningful—and we’re doing it together.
Whether you’re here to focus on your craft or help shape the future of our growing network—or both—you’ll find purpose, support, and possibility here.
We lean into innovation. In an age where AI is changing the landscape, we are embracing the future in ways that support the people needed to deliver care.
If you are wondering what it's like to work with a group that values your voice, your growth, and a patient’s first approach, Let's talk. We are building something truly unique and are excited to share our vision.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Scout Veterinary Urgent Care