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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Associate Veterinarian - Feline Only Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135K - $165K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Who We Are

At Arlington Cat Clinic, cats are not just our patients—they’re our passion.

Located in Arlington Heights, IL, we are a Certified Cat-Friendly Practice dedicated exclusively to feline care in our community. Our team has been thriving together for over 20 years, united by a shared mission to provide exceptional, stress-free medicine in a respectful and supportive environment.

Some Highlights of Our Practice Include

  • Feline-focused general practice
  • Wellness exams and ill pet physicals
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentals
  • Digital Radiography

What Life Is Like at Arlington CAT Clinic

Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative, compassionate, and tight-knit group of veterinary professionals who truly love what they do. We support each other through every wellness exam, dental procedure, surgery, and unpredictable challenge the day might bring.

Our highly skilled technical team ensures that you’re able to focus on patient care while enjoying a balanced, fulfilling work life.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We’re seeking a veterinarian who shares our passion for

feline medicine and aligns with the following:

  • A devoted and skilled full-time veterinarian with a strong passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
  • A collaborative team member who enjoys working with others and mentoring fellow staff, while remaining open to receiving feedback.
  • A professional dedicated to continuous growth, always striving to stay in-the-know with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a new DVM graduate, you’ll find mentorship, camaraderie, and purpose here!

Responsibilities

  • Provide feline wellness exams and diagnosis
  • Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery, and necessary diagnostics
  • Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
  • Maintain and complete patient records
  • Serve as mentor to technical support staff
  • Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and communication while providing clear communication on ongoing home treatment

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
  • Licensure in the state of Illinois or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
  • Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills, particularly in soft tissue surgery
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in feline medicine
  • Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
  • Strong decision-making and time-management skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth

Benefits & Support

  • Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base salary
  • Additional Earnings: Bonus opportunities + production pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 24/7 Mental Health Support
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events
  • Uniform Allowance
  • And so much more!

If you want to learn more, visit us at arlingtoncatclinic.com, or email toby@arlingtoncatclinic.com.

[toby@arlingtoncatclinic.com]

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Team CollaborationClient Rapport

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$165kVeterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$170k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois151 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIllinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,130 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Feline Only Clinic at O'Brien Veterinary Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
2
<$140k
3
$140k-180k
3
$180k-220k
2
$220k-260k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

13 jobs · 11 employers
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1-2
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3-4
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Associate Veterinarian

Cobb & Co Veterinary Clinic · Elgin, Illinois

$125k-$250k
#2

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#3

Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Oak Brook, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus opportunities + production pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
24/7 Mental Health Support
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,999/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.