Veterinarian - Beach Park, IL
Compensation
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The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Who We Are
Beach Park Animal Hospital, a well-established and community-focused AAHA-accredited general practice in Beach Park, IL, is looking for a compassionate and motivated veterinarian to join our team! Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional seeking a leadership role like Chief of Staff, we offer flexible Full-Time (3–4 day work week) and Part-Time schedules to support your career goals and work-life balance.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Join a high-energy, collaborative team that delivers top-tier care to companion animals
- Work in a modern, fully equipped facility with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities
- Thrive in a positive, supportive workplace culture that values efficiency, fun, and respect
Build your career in a practice that supports growth, whether you're pursuing leadership or clinical development
Benefit from strong community ties, including partnerships with Black Dog Rescue and Waukegan Animals Getting Saved
- Collaborate with a dedicated, experienced team of veterinarians and compassionate support staff
- Have your voice heard—your input and expertise are valued in our decision-making
Why Beach Park?
Located in scenic Lake County and just minutes from Gurnee, IL, Beach Park offers an outstanding quality of life. Gurnee is home to top-rated schools, diverse shopping and dining options, and family-friendly attractions like Six Flags Great America. Nature lovers will appreciate the many parks and green spaces, while city enthusiasts will enjoy being conveniently situated between Chicago and Milwaukee.
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
If you’re ready to join a practice that values community, teamwork, and high-quality care, we want to hear from you! Apply today and discover the rewarding opportunities at Beach Park Animal Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals within a collaborative team environment. Participate in clinical decision-making and contribute to the practice's growth and community outreach efforts.
Requirements
The role is open to both recent graduates and seasoned professionals, with potential for leadership roles like Chief of Staff. Candidates must be compassionate, motivated, and capable of working in a fast-paced, modern veterinary facility.
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, 98% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $123k–$292k)216 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 160 active | 3,302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment212 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 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 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Beach Park, IL at Vet Cor a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Beach Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $293k
- Median resident rent
- $1,254/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 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.