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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Lansing, Illinois

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

At Lansing Animal Hospital, we work as a unit to deliver the best possible pet care to our community. As a small yet fully equipped small animal general practice, we handle a variety of cases, such as:

  • Ill pet visits and wellness exams
  • Soft tissue surgery, such as spay and neuters and mass removals
  • Dentals
  • Digital Radiography
  • Ultrasound

Our newly remodeled clinic also has 5 spacious exam rooms, with a separate euthanasia suite to ensure both patient and team comfort.

What Life Is Like at Lansing Animal Hospital

Our environment is different than other general practices. From the moment you step into our waiting room (what we call “the family room”), you are treated with respect and compassion whether you’re a pet parent or a team member.

Our veterinarians work side-by-side with our support team and pet parents to create shared decisions and customized treatment plans. While many of our team members have unique backgrounds, we all have a shared calling in life—veterinary medicine. However, we understand it shouldn’t be your whole life, which is why we offer flexible schedules, industry-leading pay and benefits, ample PTO, and more!

Who We’RE Looking For

  • A devoted, skilled and fun full-time veterinarian with a strong passion for delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring that vet visits are calm and enjoyable for their patients.
  • A collaborative team member who enjoys working with others and mentoring fellow staff, while remaining open to receiving feedback.
  • A professional dedicated to continuous growth, always striving to stay in-the-loop with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine wellness exams and diagnosis
  • Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and necessary diagnostics
  • Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
  • Maintain and complete patient records
  • Serve as mentor to technical support staff
  • Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and communication

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
  • Licensure in the state of Indiana or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
  • Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills
  • Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
  • Strong decision-making and time-management skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

Benefits & Support

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • CE Allowance
  • Uniform Allowance
  • And much more!

You can find us at lansingpetvet.com or reach out to Toby@lansingpetvet.com [Toby@lansingpetvet.com].

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Team CollaborationClient Relations

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$150k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois151 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
2
<$140k
3
$140k-180k
3
$180k-220k
2
$220k-260k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

23 jobs · 11 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
8
7-8
15
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Associate Veterinarian

Cobb & Co Veterinary Clinic · Elgin, Illinois

$125k-$250k
#2

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#3

Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Oak Brook, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation Package
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Paid Licensure and Dues

Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,637/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.