Veterinarian - Round Lake, IL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Round Lake Animal Hospital, we offer more than just a job—we provide an environment where veterinarians can thrive. You'll enjoy a flexible schedule with no on-call or after-hours responsibilities, all within a collaborative, fast-paced team that supports both personal and professional growth. Our recently renovated facility is designed to help you deliver the highest standard of care with efficiency and ease. We’re fully equipped with:
- In-house diagnostics and an on-site pharmacy
- Advanced digital X-ray technology (standard and dental)
- A fully equipped surgical suite, including orthopedic and specialty capabilities
- A streamlined electronic medical records (EMR) system
Convenient Grooming and Boarding Services On-site
In addition to exceptional care, we’re proud of our strong community involvement, providing medical support to local rescue groups like the Illinois Shorthair Rescue and Midwest Australian Shepherd Rescue. When you join our team, you’re not just gaining a career—you’re joining a hospital that values teamwork, innovation, and community impact.
What's in It for You
Competitive Salary & Benefits: Excellent compensation package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation time, and more.
Professional Development: Continuing education allowance, dues, and liability coverage to help you grow in your career.
Family-Friendly Environment: Join a team that values work-life balance, with a supportive atmosphere where your well-being is a priority.
At Round Lake Animal Hospital, we take pride in building lasting relationships with our clients and giving back to the community we serve. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their people—and grow in your veterinary career—apply today and join a team that values excellence, compassion, and community!
Where We Are
Nestled in Northern Illinois, Round Lake is a vibrant, family-oriented community known for its friendly atmosphere and natural beauty. Residents enjoy scenic walking and biking paths, fishing and boating on peaceful lakes, and winter activities like sledding and snowshoeing.
With excellent schools, local parks, and close proximity to major highways and commuter rail, Round Lake offers small-town charm with convenient access to Chicago and other urban hubs—making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-standard veterinary care and medical support within a collaborative hospital environment. Engage with the local community and rescue groups while maintaining efficient medical records and surgical standards.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified veterinarian capable of performing diagnostics, surgery, and dental procedures. Candidates should be committed to professional growth and maintaining a supportive, team-oriented work environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 94% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,085 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$150k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 150 active | 3,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 94% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment199 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Round Lake, IL at Round Lake Animal Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,085 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
About Round Lake Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Round Lake
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $302k
- Typical market rent
- $2,533/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 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.