Medical Director | Ownership Opportunities
Listed compensation
$100k-$200k
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Job Description
Company Description
- Medical Director Veterinarian | Crete, Illinois | $100K Sign-On Bonus | Lead a Veterinary Practice Remodel
- Plum Creek Animal Medical Center | Crete, Illinois
- Where Pets and People Become Part of Our Family
Are you a veterinarian with a veterinary degree or equivalent from an accredited university, looking for medical autonomy and an opportunity to help shape a hospital’s future? At Plum Creek Animal Medical Center, our Medical Director will join a collaborative team, help guide an upcoming hospital remodel, and explore future ownership through Partner Track—all within a practice rooted in its community since 1987.
Who We Are
Our iconic “Big Red Barn” is a community landmark where generations of families have trusted us with their pets. Plum Creek is an established, progressive, fast-paced, three-doctor veterinary practice where caring for patients, supporting one another, and continuous learning are central to our identity.
Our veterinarians provide wellness and preventive care, illness and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, acupuncture, and medical boarding. In-house diagnostics, digital full-body and dental radiology, and ultrasonography support our veterinary team’s clinical work.
Our nearby Pet Vet Express Clinic provides walk-in, routine care. Shared medical records and clients across both locations give our veterinarians variety while maintaining continuity of care.
Job Description
Your Role as Medical Director
You’re here for pets. We’re here for our veterinarians.
This full-time Medical Director opportunity combines clinical practice with the chance to influence Plum Creek’s next chapter. You will work alongside an experienced veterinary team in a compassion-driven environment that values medical autonomy.
As Medical Director, You Will
- Lead our established practice while working alongside the clinical team.
- Practice general veterinary medicine and surgery.
- Help guide the vision for our future clinical environment through involvement in the upcoming hospital remodel.
- Experience variety through our hospital and nearby outpatient clinic.
What We Offer
- Up to S100,000 sign-on bonus.
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical autonomy to pursue your veterinary interests.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Future ownership opportunities through Partner Track.
- Relocation assistance and student loan support.
- Commuter stipend for gas and tolls.
- PTO, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) and pet care discounts.
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues.
- Strong DVM mentor network.
We’re Looking For
- A full-time veterinarian for our Medical Director position.
- A compassionate team player and strong communicator.
- Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
- Experience preferred, but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!
- Life in Crete, Illinois
Crete offers small-town surroundings within commuting distance of Chicago. Explore Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, visit the Crete Country Market, or enjoy a round at Balmoral Woods Golf Club. For a veterinarian considering a move, the area combines local outdoor activities and community connections with access to Chicago’s dining, entertainment, and culture.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
- Active Veterinary State License
USDA Accreditation or Obtained Upon Hire
Salary Range can vary from $100,000 to $200,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.
Additional Information
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
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Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 200000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will lead the clinical team at an established veterinary practice while overseeing daily medical operations and surgery. They will also play a key role in guiding the vision and execution of an upcoming hospital remodel.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
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).
Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$200k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$170k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 157 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 75% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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