Associate Veterinarian - Feline Only Clinic
Listed compensation
$135K - $165K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$165k | Veterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$170k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois | 151 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 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 |
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.
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