New Graduate Associate Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare
Collinsville, IL

Description


Are you about to graduate and looking for the perfect place to start your career in a fun, supportive environment? Look no further. Thrive Pet Healthcare is ready to welcome you.

Join our nationwide network of hospitals as a new veterinarian and start your career with confidence. We are excited to help you launch your future on the right paw


What You'll Do:

  • Provide top-quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, diverse setting
  • Manage a variety of cases—from routine wellness checks to emergency situations—while expanding your clinical skills
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team that values innovation, compassion, and teamwork
  • Participate in our mentorship program, where seasoned veterinarians guide you every step of the way


Why Thrive?

  • Nationwide Reach: With locations across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunity to work in a community that best fits your lifestyle, and opportunities to move when life calls elsewhere.
  • Mentorship Magic: Our mentorship program pairs you with experienced professionals, ensuring you receive personalized support and career guidance as you grow.
  • Career Growth & Learning: We’re committed to your professional development—access continuing education, leadership opportunities, and ongoing training to build a rewarding career.
  • Fun, Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that’s as enthusiastic and caring as you are. We celebrate fresh ideas and empower every team member.
  • Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and perks designed to support your well-being both inside and outside the workplace.


Practice Locations with New Grad Opportunities:

Wherever you’d like to plant roots, we likely have a spot that fits your vibe! From the sunny beaches of California to the rolling hills of New England, our hospitals span coast to coast.


  • All Valley Pet Clinic – Boise, ID
  • Animal Medical Center of Lawrenceville - Lawrenceville, GA
  • Animal Medical Clinic Bountiful - Bountiful, UT
  • Anthony Wayne Animal Hospital - Maumee, OH
  • Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center - Franklin, IN
  • Canyon Creek Animal Clinic - Richardson, TX
  • Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital - Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Cedar Creek Animal Clinic – Port Orchard, WA
  • Cypress Creek Pet Care - Cedar Park, TX

  • East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic - San Rafael, CA
  • El Centro Pet Medical Center – Killeen, TX
  • Falls Road Veterinary Hospital – Potomac, MD
  • Glenroads Veterinary Clinic – Bettendorf, IA
  • Greece Animal Hospital - Rochester, NY
  • Have a Heart Animal Hospital – Haverhill, MA
  • Hewitt Animal Hospital – Florence, SC
  • Hickory Small Animal Hospital - Ponchatoula, LA

  • Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital - Collinsville, IL
  • Kildaire Animal Medical Center - Cary, NC
  • Layton Veterinary Hospital – Layton, UT
  • Lyons Veterinary Clinic – Lyons, NY
  • Perinton Veterinary Hospital - Victor, NY
  • Rowlett Veterinary Clinic - Rowlett, TX
  • Smith Veterinary Hospital - Santa Fe, NM
  • The Country Vet – Novato, CA
  • The Pet Doctor – Boise, ID
  • Thrive Austin- East- Austin, TX
  • Thrive Falcon - Katy, TX
  • Thrive Fountainview - Houston, TX
  • Thrive Sicklerville - Sicklerville, NJ
  • Thrive South Lamar – Austin, TX
  • Young's Animal Hospital - Titusville, FL


Join Thrive Pet Healthcare and be a part of a team that’s dedicated to transforming veterinary care across the country—while having fun along the way!


How to Apply

If you’re excited to start your journey with us, apply, or send your resume to [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you and see what you’ll bring to our team!


Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
  • Paid parental leave
  • Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
  • Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
  • Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
  • FREE CE courses
  • Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
  • Student loan support tools and assistance


  • Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.


Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.


Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual salary offered will be carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.


About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.


We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.


At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.

Posted 2026-05-15

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