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Alliance Animal Health
Crete, Illinois

Associate Veterinarian |Ownership Opportunities

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$160k

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Job Description

Company Description

Associate Veterinarian | Crete, Illinois | Up to $100K Sign-On Bonus | Ownership Opportunities

All About Our Practice

Since 1987, Plum Creek Animal Medical Center’s iconic “Big Red Barn” has been a trusted landmark where generations of pet owners have relied on our veterinary team for exceptional care. As a proud AAHA-certified veterinary hospital for more than 25 years, we are a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal veterinary practice with a nearby outpatient Express Clinic that offers additional variety while sharing clients and records across both locations.

Our veterinarians provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness and preventive medicine, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, in-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasonography, and medical and vacation boarding. Our state-of-the-art veterinary facility is equipped with advanced technology that allows every veterinarian to deliver high-quality medicine with confidence.

  • In-house Diagnostics & Laboratory
  • Digital & Dental Radiology
  • Ultrasound
  • Oxygen Therapy

Orthopedic Surgical Equipment

Located in Crete, Illinois, our charming red barn setting offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to Chicago.

Enjoy scenic outdoor spaces, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a relaxed pace of life, all while remaining just a short drive from world-class dining, entertainment, and culture.

We highly value work-life balance and offer scheduling flexibility that allows every veterinarian to enjoy a fulfilling veterinary career without sacrificing personal time.

Plus, our Partner Track program offers veterinarians ownership opportunities and flexibility to invest in their medical interests. Join our team and experience the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their owners while building a successful and fulfilling career.

Learn More About Our Hospital!

Job Description

  • You’re here for pets, we’re here for veterinarians.
  • Up to 100k sign on bonus
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
  • Medical autonomy to practice medicine your way
  • Future ownership opportunities
  • Just a short distance from Chicago

Extremely Generous Signing Bonuses

  • Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc.
  • Competitive compensation
  • DVM mentor network
  • Paid CE allowance & professional dues
  • Also offering relocation assistance and student loan aid
  • Commuter stipend for tolls/gas
  • We’re Looking For
  • Full time veterinarian
  • Compassionate, team player and strong communicator

Proficient in General Medicine and Surgery

Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License

USDA Accreditation or Obtained Upon Hire

Salary Range can vary from $100,000 to $140,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.

Additional Information

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

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Compensation: USD 130000 - USD 160000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care, including wellness exams, surgery, and urgent care services. They will also collaborate with the team to maintain high standards of practice at the hospital and the outpatient clinic.

Key Skills

Digital radiologyWellness careCommunicationTeamwork

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 ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 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, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$160kVeterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $123k–$170k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$145k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois170 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$100k sign-on · loan repaymentIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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#3

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$130k-$185k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $100K sign-on bonus
Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
Medical autonomy
Future ownership opportunities (Partner Track)
PTO
Health/dental/vision/life insurance
401K
Pet care discounts

Living in Crete

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,309/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
38 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.