Pays $130k-$175k — Veterinarian market median is ~$125k (24 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (5.7/10, vs 3,719 in this specialty)
Veterinarian
About the Role
Full-time general practice in Burr Ridge, IL. 4-day workweek with rotating Saturdays. $130k-$175k + up to $30k sign-on.
Join Harvester Veterinary Hospital of Burr Ridge as a Veterinarian – 4-Day Week, Sign-On Bonus in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130K - $175K
- Signing bonus: $30,000.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus. Work with Harvester Veterinary Hospital of Burr Ridge in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to dogs and cats in a modern clinical setting. Manage patient health through routine wellness exams, diagnostics, and specialized surgical procedures.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college. A valid veterinary license in the state of Illinois is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $153k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 24 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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