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Loving Care Animal Hospital
Palatine, Illinois

Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in VeterinaryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$145K - $200K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Associate Veterinarian | Medical Director Candidates Welcome | Path to Ownership
Available!   

Loving Care Animal Hospital [https://www. lovingcareanimalhospital. net/] | 444 E.
Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074

* Compensation: $145,000 - $200,000 per year earning potential with no negative
accrual
* Sign-on Bonus: Up to $25,000

Loving Care Animal Hospital  [https://www. lovingcareanimalhospital. net/]is
hiring a full-time Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and
dental care to a variety of animals, including cats and dogs. This is an
exciting opportunity for a doctor who is not only looking to practice
high-quality medicine but is also interested in growing into a Medical Director
and potential partner role.

What to Expect

* Work-Life Balance. Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week (Monday–Friday),
with no weekends, and a dedicated daily lunch break from 1:00–2:00 PM, so you
can recharge and enjoy life outside of work
* 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to
be excellent for our patients. Our experienced technicians manage all tasks
beyond doctor-specific responsibilities, so you can stay focused on
practicing medicine and caring for patients
* Benefits & Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA healthcare
spending account, dependent care FSA, employer-paid short-term disability;
voluntary long-term disability, 401(k) with a 3.5% company match; generous
PTO plus paid CE days; annual CE allowance; full coverage of professional
dues, licensing fees, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and memberships (AVMA,
VIN, etc.)
* Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where
more than 260 partners co-own practices across 185 locations. VPP offers
unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to
focus on your passion for veterinary medicine

About Loving Care Animal Hospital: Founded in 1999, Loving Care Animal Hospital
has proudly served the Palatine community for over 25 years and is known for
providing compassionate, gold-standard veterinary care. As a full-service
hospital, we care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including reptiles, birds,
and small mammals, offering our doctors a diverse and rewarding caseload. Our
services include preventive and wellness care, advanced diagnostics, dentistry,
surgery, and urgent care, all supported by a modern, well-equipped facility with
same-day appointment availability.

Our team is highly collaborative, long-tenured, and supported by empowered
technicians who allow doctors to focus on practicing exceptional medicine and
building meaningful client relationships. Recognized multiple times as a Daily
Herald "Top Pick & Best of the Best," Loving Care Animal Hospital is committed
to treating every pet like family while fostering a positive, supportive culture
where veterinarians can grow professionally. Whether you're looking to continue
developing your clinical skills or take the next step toward leadership, you'll
find the mentorship, support, and opportunity to thrive here.

We're seeking an experienced small-animal veterinarian who is confident
in practicing high-quality general medicine and performing routine soft-tissue
surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor interested in advancing
to a Medical Director role and exploring future partnership opportunities. If
you're looking for a collaborative team, the chance to make a lasting impact,
and a long-term career home, we'd love to connect. Spanish-speaking skills are a
plus, but not required.

Requirements

* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited
college
* Active veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain one) in the state of
Illinois

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of
diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

IHIRE

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats, dogs, and exotic pets. The role also offers a path toward leadership as a Medical Director and potential practice partner.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Preventive CareClient Relationship Management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $173k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 67% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

5.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Loving Care Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Palatine, IL

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA healthcare spending account
Dependent care FSA
Employer-paid short-term disability
Voluntary long-term disability
401(k) with 3.5% company match
Generous PTO
Paid CE days