Veterinarian - Niles, IL
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Who we are
Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital, a full-service AAHA-accredited companion animal practice in Niles, IL, is seeking a full-time or part-time veterinarian to join our experienced, friendly, and compassionate team! With over 60 years of service in the community, we’re proud to provide high-quality medical and surgical care in a modern, supportive environment.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Join a team of collaborative, experienced DVMs and certified vet techs (CVTs)
- Thrive in a flexible, no on-call schedule that supports your work-life balance
Practice medicine in a recently remodeled facility with
- Digital radiography (including dental)
- Brand new ultrasound
- Electronic medical records
- A dedicated surgical suite
We take pride in our strong community ties, working closely with local rescue groups including Community Animal Rescue Effort (CARE) and Chicago Pet Rescue.
Why Niles, IL?
Nestled just outside of Chicago, Niles is a vibrant and family-friendly suburb known for its excellent schools, affordable housing, and welcoming neighborhoods. With convenient access to the Metra commuter line, you can enjoy both peaceful suburban living and quick trips to downtown Chicago. In 2011, Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Niles the “Best Place in the U. S. to Raise Kids”—a testament to its quality of life.
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
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking to join a collaborative, stable team or simply seeking a new opportunity in a great location, Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital is ready to welcome you! Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals within a modern, AAHA-accredited hospital setting. Collaborate with a team of experienced veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to maintain strong community ties.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified veterinarians capable of performing medical and surgical procedures. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Niles, IL at Golf-Mil Veterinary Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Illinois, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$124k (34 salary observations; 62 listings), vs ~$129k nationally (595 salary observations; 1,526 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active roles in this specialty
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- No call
Living in Niles
- Median 3-bed home $432k
- Typical rent $2,461/mo
- Residents' average commute 29 min
- State income tax up to 5%
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Niles; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.