Veterinarian Jobs in Illinois
Across 197 live Veterinarian listings in Illinois, median advertised pay is $186K (75th percentile $304K), based on the 119 that state a salary; Illinois ranks 26th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (47), Alliance Animal Health (15), Lap of Love (10).
197+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 6, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 119 roles pay ~$186k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
119 jobs · 37 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
119 jobs · 37 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Emergency Veterinarian - Schaumburg, IL
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Schaumburg, IL
Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | West Chicago, IL
Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & AftercareDeKalb, IL
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Veterinarian Pay in Illinois: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Illinois today, then Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 197
- Live median
- $186k
- 75th $304k · n=119
- 12-mo median
- $137k
- Pay rank
- #26 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.8/10 · #12
- 12-mo postings
- 365
Veterinarian pay in Illinois sits level with the $139k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $254k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IL | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $137k | — | 4.8/10 | 365 |
| Alaska#1 | $254k | +$117k | 5.8/10 | 23 |
| Hawaii#2 | $207k | +$70k | 4.3/10 | 16 |
| Missouriborders | $148k | +$11k | 4.7/10 | 183 |
| Kentuckyborders | $143k | +$6k | 4.1/10 | 87 |
| Iowaborders | $142k | +$5k | 4.4/10 | 60 |
| Wisconsinborders | $137k | −$0k | 4.8/10 | 166 |
| Indianaborders | $134k | −$3k | 5.3/10 | 94 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 6, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (47), Alliance Animal Health (15), Lap of Love (10)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment (of 197 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Illinois.
How much do veterinarian earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Alliance Animal Health, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Touhy Animal Hospital, Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 197 veterinarian positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Illinois
Vetco Clinics47 open roles here · WLB 75/100Alliance Animal Health15 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Lap of Love10 open roles here · WLB 40/100
CareVet Health8 open roles here · WLB 62/100Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)8 open roles here · WLB 21/100
Western Veterinary Partners7 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Community Veterinary Partners6 open roles here · WLB 37/100
O'Brien Veterinary Group6 open roles here · WLB 61/100