Veterinarian - Spring Grove, IL
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Who We Are
Animal Hospital of Spring Grove is seeking a passionate full-time veterinarian to join our friendly and supportive team! Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced DVM, we offer a flexible, low-stress environment, with strong mentorship and room to grow.
Why Join Us?
Modern Facility: digital radiology, ultrasound, dental rads, tonometry, slit lamp, and K-Laser.
Strong Support: 1:3 doctor-to-tech/assistant ratio. Skilled team in dentistry, ultrasound, and laser therapy.
Work-Life Balance: 5-day work week (Mon–Fri), no weekends or on-call. Saturday shifts optional.
Mentorship for New Graduates: We offer longer appointments, hands-on surgical training, and direct mentorship to help you build confidence and skills.
Location Perks
Located near the IL/WI border, Spring Grove offers access to lakes, parks, hiking, and local dining — perfect for nature lovers and community-minded individuals.
Benefits
- 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 looking for a collaborative, client-focused, and growth-oriented practice, Animal Hospital of Spring Grove is the place for you. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients in a modern facility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Perform medical procedures including surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging while mentoring junior staff.
Requirements
The position is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be passionate about animal care and capable of working effectively within a team-based clinical setting.
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, 2% are remote, 94% have no call, 90% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,085 Veterinary Medicine 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 - Spring Grove, IL at Animal Hospital of Spring Grove a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,085 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
About Animal Hospital of Spring Grove
Benefits & Perks
Living in Spring Grove
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $408k
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 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.