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Green Bay Animal Hospital
Wilmette, Illinois

Veterinarian - Wilmette, IL

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Associate Veterinarian | Green Bay Animal Hospital | Wilmette, Illinois

Green Bay Animal Hospital, a well-established small animal practice serving the community for more than 50 years, is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team! We are open to both full-time and part-time candidates.

For generations, Green Bay Animal Hospital has built strong, trusted relationships with our clients and patients, resulting in exceptional client loyalty and a true sense of community. We are a full-service general practice committed to providing high-quality medicine, comprehensive patient care, and personalized service to every family we serve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here- Loyal, established clientele — Build meaningful relationships with clients who know and trust our team and are committed to excellent care for their pets.- Practice high-quality medicine — Enjoy the resources, equipment, and support needed to provide comprehensive care while continuing to grow your clinical skills.- A welcoming, close-knit environment — Become part of a team that values collaboration, communication, and treating one another with respect.- An incredible location — Take advantage of everything Wilmette and Chicago’s North Shore have to offer, including beautiful walkable neighborhoods, local shops, restaurants, and easy access to Lake Michigan.- Support for your growth — Take advantage of generous continuing education support and opportunities to continue developing your skills and interests.

About the PracticeOur hospital is in a classic storefront building in the heart of Wilmette, with recent updates including new flooring and a full remodel. Our facility includes:

  • 5 exam rooms
  • Dedicated surgical suite and separate X-ray room
  • Large treatment area with a dedicated dental space
  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Therapy laser
  • Cryoprobe
  • Tonovet
  • Comprehensive anesthetic monitoring equipment

Schedule & LifestyleWe are looking for a veterinarian who can work approximately 3–4 weekdays with a Saturday rotation. No after-hours or on-call responsibilities!

Located on Chicago’s beautiful North Shore, Wilmette offers charming, walkable neighborhoods and a vibrant community. Staff can even spend their lunch break taking a short walk from the hospital to Lake Michigan. The area also offers an excellent selection of local shops, restaurants, and community amenities.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous continuing education allowance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Professional liability coverage
  • And much more!

Join Our TeamIf you’re an experienced veterinarian looking to join a long-standing, community-focused practice where you can build meaningful relationships with clients and patients while practicing high-quality medicine, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care and comprehensive patient services to small animals in a general practice setting. Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients while collaborating effectively with the hospital team.

Requirements

The position requires an experienced veterinarian capable of managing clinical duties and patient care. Candidates must be available for a schedule that includes 3-4 weekdays and a Saturday rotation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDental careClient communication

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,631 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $137k (middle half $123k–$150k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Illinois199 active4,670 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment199 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinarian pay trend−5.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,631 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Wilmette, IL at Green Bay Animal Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,631 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
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$120k
1
$140k
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$160k-180k
2
$180k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian

Sploot Veterinary Care · Forest Park, Illinois

$130k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$120k-$140k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Green Bay Animal Hospital

Veterinary
Green Bay, WI
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous continuing education allowance
Generous paid time off
Professional liability coverage

Living in Wilmette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$699k
Typical market rent
$3,794/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.