Pays $130k-$175kVeterinarian market median is ~$125k (24 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (5.7/10, vs 3,719 in this specialty)

Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time
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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryInternal medicineOphthalmologyBehavioral counselingPreventive careWellness examsVaccinationsMicrochippingNutrition managementParasite preventionEchocardiogramsDigital X-rayLab diagnostics

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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About Harvester Veterinary Hospital of Burr Ridge

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Benefits & Perks

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