Veterinarian Opportunity with a 4‑Day Work Week in Chicagoland
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week
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Job Description
Veterinarian | Boughton Square Animal Clinic Bolingbrook, IL Looking for a place where you can enjoy great medicine, real work-life balance, and a welcoming community?
Boughton Square Animal Clinic is a full-service general practice located in Bolingbrook, IL, a vibrant southwest Chicago suburb offering affordable living, parks and trails, great dining, and easy access to Chicago. Why Bolingbrook?
Family-friendly neighborhoods & strong community feel Outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining Big-city amenities without big-city congestion
About Us
Since 2009, we’ve proudly served our local community with high-quality veterinary care. Our clinic is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house Idexx lab, allowing our doctors to practice excellent medicine with confidence.
What You’ll Love About Working Here 4-day work week (Mon–Fri) with rotating Saturdays Completely remodeled facility Supportive, skilled technical team with high Tech to DVM ratio Comprehensive mentorship— new grads welcome!
Positive, team-oriented culture built on empathy and integrity Who We’re Looking For Compassionate, client-focused veterinarian Strong communicator and team player Passion for learning and professional growth
Benefits
Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base salary Additional Earnings: Bonus opportunities + production pay PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance 401(k) with match Paid parental leave CE allowance + paid CE days Paid licensure, dues, VIN membership, uniform allowance, and more Learn more: bolingbrookvet.com Contact: Toby@BolingbrookVet.com Join a practice where you can build a career and a life you love.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients in a full-service general practice setting. Collaborate with a skilled technical team to ensure excellent medical outcomes and client satisfaction.
Requirements
Must be a compassionate, client-focused veterinarian with strong communication skills. The role is open to new graduates and requires a passion for professional growth.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
Of the 45 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% 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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k 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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- No weekends
Living in Bolingbrook
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $332k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,757/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 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.