Veterinarian - New Lenox, IL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Animal Clinic at New Lenox has proudly served our community for over 40 years, providing exceptional care for dogs, cats, and some exotics. We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our compassionate, collaborative team.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking outstanding mentorship, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Us?
Recently renovated, modern hospital: 4 exam rooms (including 1 “comfort room”), 1 surgical suite, 1 treatment area, a bathing room with a special tub, and a grooming room/area
- Collaborative doctors and experienced support staff
- One-on-one mentorship for new graduates
- Digital radiology (including dental), ultrasound, electrocautery, and therapeutic laser
- Fear Free-focused, low-stress handling environment
- AAHA Accredited
- Strong commitment to work-life balance
Life in New Lenox
Located just 50 minutes from Chicago, New Lenox offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and city convenience, with parks, trails, shopping, dining, and family-friendly attractions nearby.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous CE allowance
- Professional dues & liability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth Opportunities
At Animal Clinic at New Lenox, we're passionate about delivering exceptional medicine while creating a supportive workplace where veterinarians can grow and succeed.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today—we'd love to welcome you to our team!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals within a collaborative team environment. Perform clinical duties including surgery, diagnostics, and patient treatments while maintaining high standards of care.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be committed to providing compassionate care and working within a collaborative, AAHA-accredited hospital setting.
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, 94% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $123k–$170k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 161 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment213 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in New Lenox
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $409k
- Median resident rent
- $1,431/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.