Associate Veterinarian- Brown Animal Hospital

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Brown Animal Hospital | Peoria, IL

Brown Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Peoria, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values teamwork, and wants to grow professionally in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and wellness services. We are committed to delivering personalized patient care while fostering strong client relationships and a positive team culture.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • General Surgery
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Companion Animal Care
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Time Management & Organization
  • Professional Growth & Development

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Interest in general practice and continued clinical development
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive, adaptable, and patient-focused approach

Why Peoria?

Peoria offers the perfect balance of city amenities and outdoor recreation, with an affordable cost of living, strong community feel, and excellent opportunities for both professional and personal growth.

Join Brown Animal Hospital and build a rewarding veterinary career while making a meaningful impact on pets and families throughout the Peoria community.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and wellness care for dogs and cats at an AAHA-accredited practice. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality clinical standards, fostering strong client relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient education

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, 84% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 14 employers

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<$165k
7
$165k-195k
6
$195k-225k
3
$225k-255k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
Relocation assistance
64% this job
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Peoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave