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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Blue Island, Illinois

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$165k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: We’re Bevlab Animal Hospital, and we’ve been proudly serving the

Blue Island, IL community for nearly 40 years. Our clinic is full-service,

recently renovated, and built around three core values: synergy, positivity, and

compassion. That’s not just a mission statement—it’s how we operate every single

day.

Some highlights of our practice include

* Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, as well as wellness exams  

* Soft tissue surgery  

* Dentals  

* Digital Radiography  

* In-house Laboratory, Antech for reference lab 

Whether we’re doing wellness visits, dentals, or soft tissue surgeries, our goal

is always the same: top-notch care for pets and genuine support for each other.

WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT BEVLAB: We’re a tight-knit, upbeat team that works hard and

supports one another. If you like the idea of showing up to a place where your

team actually feels like a team, you’ll fit right in here.

Here’s a peek at what a day at Bevlab Animal Hospital looks like: 

* A clean, modern hospital with upgraded equipment 

* No holidays or emergency shifts 

* Monday–Friday schedule with rotating Saturdays 

* One full hour for lunch every day 

* A team that’s always got your back 

* Plenty of support for your professional growth with a CE allowance, extra PTO

for CE, and paid professional dues

* Competitive pay, great benefits, and flexible scheduling to maintain

work-life balance

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We’re on the lookout for... 

* A devoted and skilled full-time veterinarian with a strong passion for

delivering exceptional patient care.

* A collaborative team member who enjoys working with others and mentoring

fellow staff, while remaining open to receiving feedback.

* A professional dedicated to continuous growth, always striving to stay

in-the-know with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.

Whether you’re fresh of vet school or have a few years (or more!) under your

belt, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

* Provide small animal wellness exams and diagnosis 

* Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft

tissue surgery, and necessary diagnostics

* Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances 

* Maintain and complete patient records 

* Serve as mentor to technical support staff 

* Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional

bedside manner and communication while providing clear communication on

ongoing home treatment

Qualifications

* Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program 

* Licensure in the state of Illinois or eligibility to obtain licensure prior

to start

* Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills, particularly in

soft tissue surgery

* Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and

clients

* Strong decision-making and time-management skills 

* Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth 

Benefits + Support

* Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base salary

* Additional Earnings: Bonus opportunities + production pay

* Paid Time Off (PTO) 

* Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance   

* Short- & Long-Term Disability   

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

* Paid Parental Leave   

* 401K with company match  

* Paid Licensure and Dues   

* VIN Membership   

* CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events   

* Uniform Allowance 

* And so much more! 

If you want to learn more, visit us at https://bevlabvet.com

[https://bevlabvet.com/], or reach out to toby@bevlabvet.com.

[toby@bevlabvet.com]

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Team CollaborationClient RelationsRecord Keeping

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Blue Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Median resident rent
$1,072/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Oak Brook, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus opportunities + production pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Paid Licensure and Dues