Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$125K - $200K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
As we transition into new ownership, we are looking for veterinarians who are excited to be part of what comes next.
This clinic already has something incredibly valuable: a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships, and doctors with years of experience caring for pets and their people. We respect that. We also know this location is entering a new chapter, and we are looking for doctors who want to help shape that future with us.
We are an independently owned, small-animal practice built around five core values:
Patient First - The pet’s wellbeing comes before ego, convenience, or “because we’ve always done it this way.”
Client Centered - We believe clients deserve education, empathy, and clear communication, even when the conversation is hard.
Positive - Veterinary medicine is hard enough. We want people who bring solutions, humor, kindness, and a decent attitude most days. We are not asking for toxic sunshine. Just don’t be the thundercloud in the treatment area.
Collaborative - No one here is expected to know everything. We do expect people to ask questions, share knowledge, support the team, and work well with others.
Progressive - We believe medicine should keep moving forward. This does not mean throwing out everything that has worked. It means staying curious, open-minded, and willing to grow.
This location may not have every piece of shiny new technology yet. We know that. Digital upgrades, improved equipment, updated systems, and stronger workflows are all part of the plan. We are not expecting perfection on day one. We are looking for doctors who are willing to grow with the practice as we invest in the building, the medicine, the team, and the client experience.
What We Are Looking For
- A licensed DVM or VMD in good standing
- A doctor who practices thoughtful, high-quality medicine
- Someone who communicates clearly with clients and team members
- A willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in change
- A team-focused attitude
- A sense of humor, or at least tolerance for ours
- Someone who cares deeply about patients, clients, and the people working beside them
Benefits May Include
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Employee discount
- 401k with employer match
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Liability insurance
- CE opportunities/allowance
- Professional dues
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
We are independently owned, which means decisions are made by people who actually work in the practice and know the team, the clients, and the patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care for small animals while maintaining strong client relationships. Collaborate with the team to help shape the future of the practice during a transition in ownership.
Requirements
Must be a licensed DVM or VMD in good standing. Requires a team-focused attitude and a commitment to thoughtful, progressive veterinary medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- 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 ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $125k–$200k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$145k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 170 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Cobb & Co Veterinary Clinic a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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