Veterinarian - New Lenox, IL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Animal Clinic at New Lenox has proudly served our community for over 40 years, providing exceptional care for dogs, cats, and some exotics. We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our compassionate, collaborative team.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking outstanding mentorship, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Us?
Recently renovated, modern hospital: 4 exam rooms (including 1 “comfort room”), 1 surgical suite, 1 treatment area, a bathing room with a special tub, and a grooming room/area
- Collaborative doctors and experienced support staff
- One-on-one mentorship for new graduates
- Digital radiology (including dental), ultrasound, electrocautery, and therapeutic laser
- Fear Free-focused, low-stress handling environment
- AAHA Accredited
- Strong commitment to work-life balance
Life in New Lenox
Located just 50 minutes from Chicago, New Lenox offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and city convenience, with parks, trails, shopping, dining, and family-friendly attractions nearby.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous CE allowance
- Professional dues & liability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Growth Opportunities
At Animal Clinic at New Lenox, we're passionate about delivering exceptional medicine while creating a supportive workplace where veterinarians can grow and succeed.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today—we'd love to welcome you to our team!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals within a collaborative team environment. Perform surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and utilize modern medical equipment to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates seeking mentorship. Candidates must be committed to delivering compassionate care and working within an AAHA accredited hospital setting.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 2% are remote, 94% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,631 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$150k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 150 active | 3,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 94% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment199 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | −5.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - New Lenox, IL at Animal Clinic at New Lenox a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,631 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- On-site
About Animal Clinic at New Lenox
Benefits & Perks
Living in New Lenox
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $409k
- Median resident rent
- $1,431/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.