Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$165k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Veterinarian – Peoria, IL
  • Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is hiring a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal general practice. We proudly serve the Peoria community across two locations:
  • North Location: 9802 Herriot Lane, Peoria, IL 61615
  • South Location: 1624 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614

What to Expect

  • Compensation: $110,000 - $165,000 per year total earning potential with no negative accrual
  • Sign-on Bonus and/or relocation assistance: up to $30,000*
  • Schedule: Flexible options for both full-time and part-time positions to support your work-life balance

This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians seeking a flexible schedule, supportive team environment, and the ability to practice high-quality veterinary medicine in a well-established Peoria practice.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with both part-time and full-time options available. Full-time schedules are typically 4 days per week, including 1 Saturday per month, with a dedicated 12:00–1:30 PM lunch break. Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; Sunday, closed.

2-2.5 Staff-to-Doctor Ratio: Work alongside a highly trained and experienced support team that enables you to focus on delivering top-tier patient care. We prioritize intentional scheduling and staffing, recognizing our technicians as vital and respected members of the team.

Continuing Education & Professional Development: Ongoing CE and growth opportunities tailored to your clinical interests.

Mentorship & Growth: Supportive mentorship for veterinarians of all experience levels, including new and recent graduates, with opportunities to grow skills in surgery, dentistry, and beyond.

Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, sign-on and retention bonuses, relocation assistance, continuing education (CE) and uniform allowances, pet care discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also cover your professional dues, license fees, and AVMA PLIT coverage.

About Us

Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is a full-service, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Peoria, Illinois, providing high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care through a professional, compassionate, and experienced team.

We are committed to veterinary excellence, preventative care, and client education while promoting responsible pet ownership.

Our Services: We provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care, with advanced capabilities including PennHIP, TPLO, orthopedic surgery, ultrasound, echocardiography, and acupuncture, all delivered by a skilled and compassionate team.

Mission Statement: Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care through medical excellence, advanced technology, and a dedicated team that supports pets, their families, and the community.

About Peoria, Illinois: "A Vibrant Community in the Heart of the Midwest." Peoria offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a welcoming community with the perfect mix of small-town charm and city amenities. Located along the Illinois River, residents enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, family-friendly activities, and an easy, comfortable lifestyle - making Peoria a great place to live and work.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid veterinary license in the state of Illinois

At Meadowbrook, we foster strong relationships with pets, their families, and our team through collaboration, respect, and professional growth. If you’re looking for a meaningful, team-oriented veterinary career, we’d love to meet you. Check out our Website, Instagram & Facebook

We are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity, enabling us to be an inclusive service provider within this community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals within a well-established veterinary practice. Collaborate with a support team to deliver compassionate patient care and promote responsible pet ownership.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small animal surgeryClinical diagnosticsTeam collaboration

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 ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 91% have no call, 72% 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 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$165kVeterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$150k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$138k 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: 91% no call · 72% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$30k sign-onIllinois 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+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,072 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 Veterinarian at Meadowbrook 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 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
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<$145k
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$145k-170k
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$180k
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$200k
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$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lombard, Illinois

$140k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.1
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans
Sign-on and retention bonuses
Relocation assistance
Continuing education (CE) and uniform allowances
Pet care discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional dues, license fees, and AVMA PLIT coverage

Living in Peoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,240/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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