Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
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
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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