Veterinarian - Beach Park, IL
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Who we are
Beach Park Animal Hospital, a well-established and community-focused AAHA-accredited general practice in Beach Park, IL, is looking for a compassionate and motivated veterinarian to join our team! Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional seeking a leadership role like Chief of Staff, we offer flexible Full-Time (3–4 day work week) and Part-Time schedules to support your career goals and work-life balance.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Join a high-energy, collaborative team that delivers top-tier care to companion animals
- Work in a modern, fully equipped facility with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities
- Thrive in a positive, supportive workplace culture that values efficiency, fun, and respect
Build your career in a practice that supports growth, whether you're pursuing leadership or clinical development
Benefit from strong community ties, including partnerships with Black Dog Rescue and Waukegan Animals Getting Saved
- Collaborate with a dedicated, experienced team of veterinarians and compassionate support staff
- Have your voice heard—your input and expertise are valued in our decision-making
- Why Beach Park?
Located in scenic Lake County and just minutes from Gurnee, IL, Beach Park offers an outstanding quality of life. Gurnee is home to top-rated schools, diverse shopping and dining options, and family-friendly attractions like Six Flags Great America. Nature lovers will appreciate the many parks and green spaces, while city enthusiasts will enjoy being conveniently situated between Chicago and Milwaukee.
Our Competitive Benefits Package Includes
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Paid time off, dues, and liability coverage
If you’re ready to join a practice that values community, teamwork, and high-quality care, we want to hear from you! Apply today and discover the rewarding opportunities at Beach Park Animal Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals within a collaborative team environment. Participate in clinical development and contribute expertise to hospital decision-making processes.
Requirements
The position is open to both recent graduates and seasoned professionals. Candidates must be compassionate, motivated, and capable of working in a high-energy, AAHA-accredited practice.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Illinois, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$124k (34 salary observations; 62 listings), vs ~$129k nationally (595 salary observations; 1,526 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
5.7/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,104 active roles in this profession
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- No weekends
Living in Beach Park
- Median 3-bed home $294k
- Typical rent $1,235/mo
- Residents' average commute 26 min
- State income tax up to 5%
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Beach Park; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.