Veterinarian - Niles, IL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital, a full-service AAHA-accredited companion animal practice in Niles, IL, is seeking a full-time or part-time veterinarian to join our experienced, friendly, and compassionate team! With over 60 years of service in the community, we’re proud to provide high-quality medical and surgical care in a modern, supportive environment.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Join a team of collaborative, experienced DVMs and certified vet techs (CVTs)
- Thrive in a flexible, no on-call schedule that supports your work-life balance
Practice Medicine in a Recently Remodeled Facility With
- Digital radiography (including dental)
- Brand new ultrasound
- Electronic medical records
A Dedicated Surgical Suite
- We take pride in our strong community ties, working closely with local rescue groups including Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) and Chicago Pet Rescue.
- Why Niles, IL?
Nestled just outside of Chicago, Niles is a vibrant and family-friendly suburb known for its excellent schools, affordable housing, and welcoming neighborhoods. With convenient access to the Metra commuter line, you can enjoy both peaceful suburban living and quick trips to downtown Chicago. In 2011, Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Niles the “Best Place in the U.S. to Raise Kids”—a testament to its quality of life.
Our Competitive Benefits Package Includes:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Paid time off, dues, and liability coverage
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking to join a collaborative, stable team or simply seeking a new opportunity in a great location, Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital is ready to welcome you! Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals in a full-service hospital setting. Collaborate with a team of experienced DVMs and certified veterinary technicians to maintain excellent patient outcomes.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of performing medical and surgical duties. Experience in a collaborative clinical environment is preferred.
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 - Niles, IL at Golf-Mil Veterinary 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
- On-site
About Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Niles
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $429k
- Typical market rent
- $2,383/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 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.