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Crete, Illinois

Medical Director | Ownership Opportunities

VeterinarianFull-Time

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

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

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

Digital radiologyClinical leadershipTeam management

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$200kVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$170k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois157 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 75% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIllinois healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student loan support
Commuter stipend for gas and tolls
PTO
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k)
Pet care discounts

Living in Crete

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,309/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
38 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.