Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$140k-$200k
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian – Lombard Veterinary Hospital, Lombard, IL | $140K–$200K
Position Highlights
- New graduates welcome: structured mentorship is built in
- HQHVSN experience is a big plus: if you've done high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter work, we'd especially love to meet you
- No on-call emergency, with DVM schedules set well in advance
Lombard Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned, AAHA-accredited companion and exotic animal hospital that has served DuPage County since 1959. Our 12-doctor team practices in a brand-new, state-of-the-art 18,000 sq. ft. facility with advanced surgery, urgent care for companion and exotic animals, and a Rehabilitation Department.
Why Lombard
- Surgical depth: put your spay/neuter speed and efficiency to work in a hospital that offers advanced surgery
- Support in every room: a dedicated doctor's assistant and strong leadership outside the exam room
- Structured mentorship for new grads and continued learning for experienced DVMs
- Freedom to practice: make medical decisions in the best interest of your client and patient
- Flexible schedules: full-time and part-time options, set well in advance
- High earning potential early in your career with our salary and bonus structure
What You Bring
- DVM and an Illinois veterinary license (or in process), plus DEA registration
- New graduates welcome; HQHVSN or shelter surgery experience highly valued
- Strong communication and a commitment to client relationships
- A team player who loves learning
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus a signing bonus
- PTO, plus CE days and CE reimbursement
- Health insurance; employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability; low-cost dental and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- AVMA dues, professional liability insurance, Illinois licensing and DEA registration paid
- Employee Assistance Program, uniform allowance and discounts on services, pharmaceuticals and pet food
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care for companion and exotic animals in a state-of-the-art hospital setting. Perform surgical procedures and manage urgent care cases while maintaining strong client relationships.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM degree and an Illinois veterinary license or be in the process of obtaining one. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to team-based patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 99 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $140k–$200k | Urgent Care median $135k (middle half $123k–$170k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$170k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Illinois | 6 active | 103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 79% no call · 46% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment205 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 467 in the last 30 days | 333 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Dvm Launch | #7 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital at Dvm Launch a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 99 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 99 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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Benefits & Perks
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Living in Lombard
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $405k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,094/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 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.