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GreenTree Animal Hospital
Libertyville, Illinois

Veterinarian - GreenTree Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$140k

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Job Description

Practice

Our pet hospital is one of the longest-standing veterinary hospitals in the area, having served the community of Libertyville for over 20 years. As a staple in Libertyville, we are pleased to be trusted by multi-generation families and pets.

We utilize modern technology and state-of-the-art veterinary techniques, offering the latest treatment available to each and every patient. We are also an AAHA accredited animal hospital committed to providing veterinary excellence at every step of your pet’s treatment.

Position Purpose

GreenTree Animal Hospital | Libertyville, Illinois

Looking for a veterinary home where you can practice great medicine, build meaningful relationships with clients, and be part of a team that genuinely supports one another?

GreenTree Animal Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois is growing, and we’re excited to welcome another Associate Veterinarian to our team!

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for your next opportunity or a new graduate searching for a supportive environment to begin your career, we would love to meet you.

Why GreenTree?

GreenTree Animal Hospital has been part of the Libertyville community for more than 20 years and has built lasting relationships with generations of clients and their pets. Our approach is centered around personalized, compassionate care and taking the time to truly understand each patient and family.

As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we are committed to maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine while creating an environment where our doctors can continue learning, collaborating, and practicing medicine they’re proud of.

One of the things that makes GreenTree special is the time we dedicate to our patients. Our wellness appointments are typically 30 minutes, giving our doctors the opportunity to thoroughly evaluate their patients, educate clients, answer questions, and develop individualized treatment plans.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Our hospital offers a wide variety of services, allowing our veterinarians to build and expand their skills in areas including:
  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Dentistry
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Diagnostic imaging and in-house laboratory testing
  • Pain management and laser therapy
  • Senior and lifestage care
  • Nutrition and behavior
  • Acupuncture

Exotic Pet Medicine

If you have a particular area of veterinary medicine you’re passionate about—or one you’d like to develop—we want to help you grow in that direction.

New Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply

Starting your veterinary career is a big step, and finding the right team matters.

We are open to welcoming a new graduate who is eager to learn, collaborate, and grow into a confident clinician. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team, ask questions, build your clinical skills, and develop your own style of practicing medicine without feeling like you have to figure everything out alone.

We’re looking for someone who values teamwork, communication, high-quality medicine, and building genuine relationships with clients and their pets.

About Libertyville

Located in Chicago’s northern suburbs, Libertyville offers the perfect combination of a welcoming community and easy access to everything the Chicagoland area has to offer. With a charming downtown, restaurants, shops, parks, and outdoor recreation nearby, it’s a wonderful place to build both a career and a life.

Come Grow With Us

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can feel supported, continue developing professionally, and make a meaningful impact on your patients and clients, we’d love to start a conversation.

Join GreenTree Animal Hospital and help us continue providing exceptional, individualized veterinary care to the Libertyville community.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will examine and treat companion animals, perform surgeries, and interpret diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on treatment plans and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical requirements of the role are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Preventive CareSenior CareBehavioral CounselingClient Communication

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 42 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
67% this job
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Libertyville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$517k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,399/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About GreenTree Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Libertyville, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited Personal Time
Bonus Incentives
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Match
Roth 401(k) with Match
CE and Licensure Reimbursement