Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120K - $130K
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- Full-Time · on_site
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- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Veterinarian – Orchard Road Animal Hospital |Address: 1175 Orchard Rd,
Montgomery, IL 60538
Orchard Road Animal Hospital [https://www.orchardroadanimalhospital.com/] is
growing, and we are looking to add another full-time veterinarian to our
beautiful, AAHA-accredited practice in Montgomery, Illinois.
What to Expect
* Salary: $120K-$130,000 (ProSal – total earning potential $125,000–$175,000,
no negative accrual)
* Sign-on Bonus / Relocation assistance
* Schedule: Full-time and part-time options
Why You’ll Love Working Here
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options, closed on Sundays and major
holidays (no late nights or on-call duties required)
* Excellent tech-to-doctor ratio
* Supportive Team Culture: At Orchard Road, we believe that great medicine
starts with a great team. Our culture is built on collaboration,
appreciation, and fun — and we’re proud of the strong bonds that make our
workplace feel like family. From themed celebrations and community events to
daily laughter in the treatment area, our team truly enjoys coming to work
every day.
* Practice High Quality Medicine: We uphold the highest standards of veterinary
care by adhering to the most current standards of care and offering
comprehensive wellness services tailored to each patient.
* Ongoing Professional Development: We emphasize continuous learning, with
case-based learning, regular collaborative meetings. New grad? No problem!
Our current doctor team is strong and knowledgeable; with over 88 combined
years of experience, they are ready to provide mentorship, collaboration on
cases, and daily rounds.
* Community Involvement: We take pride in giving back to the community that has
supported us for nearly three decades. Our team partners with local shelters
and rescue organizations to help animals in need by providing complimentary
first-time exams for newly adopted pets. Our valued rescue partners include
Anderson Animal Shelter, Aurora Animal Control, and Rover Rescue of Illinois.
* Benefits / Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Retirement plan with
a 3.5% employer 401(k) match, Generous paid time off plus paid CE days,
Annual CE allowance, All licensing and membership fees covered, including
state licensing costs; DEA, AVMA PLIT, & Membership dues (AVMA, VIN, etc.),
Uniform allowance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discounts on veterinary
services + more!
About Us: For nearly 30 years, we’ve proudly served the Montgomery and Aurora
communities with exceptional medical care and outstanding client service. We’ve
been AAHA Accredited since 2001, and many of our clients have trusted us with
generations of their pets.
Hospital Highlights
* 5-doctor practice
* State-of-the-Art Facility: Our large, modern hospital features eight updated
exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite with a surgical laser, digital
radiography, ultrasound (including a small wireless probe), and an in-house
IDEXX laboratory. We also utilize HappyDoc AI for efficient SOAP note
documentation and operate with Impromed’s paperless practice management
system for streamlined workflows.
* Separate Cat Clinic [https://www.orchardroadanimalhospital.com/cat-clinic]
with its own exam rooms, isolation and hospitalization wards, treatment, and
surgical suite (check it out here
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We’re proud to care exclusively for cats in our newly renovated,
AAHA-accredited feline-only clinic—located just to the right of the main
entrance at Orchard Road Animal Hospital in Montgomery, IL. Dr. Flieg, driven
by her passion for feline wellness, has led the transformation of our former
boarding space into a dedicated sanctuary for cats—now known as The Cat
Clinic at Orchard Road Animal Hospital. This unique cat-only facility is
designed to offer top-tier veterinary care with your cat’s comfort and
emotional well-being in mind.
Hours of Operation
* Mon, Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
* Tues, Weds, Thurs: 8:00am - 8:00pm
* Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Our Mission: At Orchard Road Animal Hospital, we are a team-driven hospital
built on trust, respect, and collaboration. We foster meaningful relationships,
uphold our promises, and strive for excellence in everything we do—providing
compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families.
Montgomery, IL: Located just 45 minutes from the bustling downtown Chicago and
scenic Starved Rock, Montgomery, Illinois, offers the best of both worlds –
suburban comfort and easy access to outdoor adventure, live music and
family-friendly activities. Whether you’re into hiking, local breweries, or
weekend festivals, this area has something for everyone!
Requirements
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution
* Valid veterinary license in the state of Illinois
Apply today if you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career.
We’d love to hear from you!
Learn more: Website [https://www.orchardroadanimalhospital.com/] | Facebook
[https://www.facebook.com/OrchardRoadAnimalHospital/] | Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/orchardroadah/]
We are dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion within our
hospital and community.
#DVMPREM
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to pets and their families. Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure excellent client service and community involvement.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Practice Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,958 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k 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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