Veterinarian - Beach Park, IL
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Who We Are
Beach Park Animal Hospital, a well-established and community-focused AAHA-accredited general practice in Beach Park, IL, is looking for a compassionate and motivated veterinarian to join our team! Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional seeking a leadership role like Chief of Staff, we offer flexible Full-Time (3–4 day work week) and Part-Time schedules to support your career goals and work-life balance.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Join a high-energy, collaborative team that delivers top-tier care to companion animals
- Work in a modern, fully equipped facility with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities
- Thrive in a positive, supportive workplace culture that values efficiency, fun, and respect
Build your career in a practice that supports growth, whether you're pursuing leadership or clinical development
Benefit from strong community ties, including partnerships with Black Dog Rescue and Waukegan Animals Getting Saved
- Collaborate with a dedicated, experienced team of veterinarians and compassionate support staff
- Have your voice heard—your input and expertise are valued in our decision-making
Why Beach Park?
Located in scenic Lake County and just minutes from Gurnee, IL, Beach Park offers an outstanding quality of life. Gurnee is home to top-rated schools, diverse shopping and dining options, and family-friendly attractions like Six Flags Great America. Nature lovers will appreciate the many parks and green spaces, while city enthusiasts will enjoy being conveniently situated between Chicago and Milwaukee.
Our Competitive Benefits Package Includes:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Paid time off, dues, and liability coverage
If you’re ready to join a practice that values community, teamwork, and high-quality care, we want to hear from you! Apply today and discover the rewarding opportunities at Beach Park Animal Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals within a community-focused practice. Collaborate with a dedicated team of veterinarians and support staff to ensure efficient and compassionate patient outcomes.
Requirements
The position is open to both recent graduates and experienced professionals, including those interested in leadership roles. Candidates must be motivated, compassionate, and capable of working in a collaborative clinical environment.
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 | 5.7 / 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 |
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- No weekends
- On-site
About Beach Park Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Beach Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $293k
- Median resident rent
- $1,254/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 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.