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Cobb & Co Veterinary Clinic
South Elgin, Illinois

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125K - $200K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Client CommunicationSmall Animal CarePatient AdvocacyCollaborative TeamworkAdaptabilityMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$200kVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$145k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$163k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois170 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment221 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$160k
1
$185k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
73%
Relocation assistance
55%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota, United States

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 7.1
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Cobb & Co Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Services
Elgin, Illinois

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discount
401k with employer match
Paid time off
Liability insurance

Living in South Elgin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,392/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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