Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Mentorship + Outdoor Fun | Antioch, IL
Looking for a supportive, team-focused practice near both Chicago and Milwaukee? Antioch Animal Hospital offers mentorship, great medicine, and endless outdoor activities nearby. We offer tools to allow you to practice quality medicine including brand new digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, in-house laboratory, and multiple patient monitoring systems.
About Us
- Small animal general practice serving the community since 1979
- Team of four experienced veterinarians
- Strong focus on compassionate, family-style client relationships
- Located near lakes, trails, and top-rated schools
What You'll Do
- Provide medical, surgical, and preventive care
- Build long-term client relationships through education and trust
- Work 4–5 days per week, including 2 Saturdays/month (part-time considered)
Requirements
- Licensed DVM (or eligible) in Illinois
- Enthusiastic about client education and collaboration
- Open to new grads and experienced veterinarian
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary or production-based compensation
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Health, dental, vision insurance + 401(k) match
- CE stipend, PTO, paid licensing and dues
- Childcare support and Employee Assistance Program
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to small animal patients. Build and maintain long-term client relationships through effective communication and trust.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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, 78% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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- Includes weekends
Living in Antioch
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $352k
- Typical market rent
- $1,995/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.