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Veterinarian Jobs in Illinois

Veterinarian Jobs in Illinois with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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192 jobs

These 109 roles pay ~$175k median with 7.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Wheaton, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverWheaton, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Geneva, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverGeneva, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Hillside, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverHillside, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Alton, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverAlton, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Round Lake, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverRound Lake Beach, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Joliet, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverShorewood, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Downers Grove, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverDowners Grove, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

4d ago

No CallNo Nights

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Clybourn, IL

Vetco Clinics Employer score · SilverChicago, IL

Veterinarian

$135-$146 per hour

3w ago

No CallNo Nights

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How Illinois Compares for Veterinarian Pay

Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own veterinarian postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised

$140k

Pay rank

#26 of 45

Work-life balance

5.0/10 · #9

Open listings

129

Veterinarian pay in Illinois sits level with the $143k median across the 45 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $300k.

Veterinarian median pay and work-life-balance score, Illinois compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
State	Median pay	vs IL	WLB	Listings
Illinois (this page)	$140k	—	5.0/10	129
Alaska#1	$300k	+$160k	5.7/10	9
Hawaii#2	$245k	+$105k	4.2/10	6
Vermont#3	$180k	+$39k	2.6/10	7
Kentuckyborders	$170k	+$30k	4.0/10	24
Missouriborders	$150k	+$9k	5.0/10	70
Wisconsinborders	$146k	+$6k	4.5/10	56
Iowaborders	$144k	+$4k	4.9/10	22

“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 45 measured states.

Veterinarian Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking veterinarian jobs in illinois. With 192+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Veterinarian Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 8.6/10, with 100% with no on-call requirements, 100% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for veterinarian jobs in illinois include Vetco Clinics, CareVet Health, Pine Bluff Animal Hospital. Positions span veterinarian jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for veterinarian jobs in illinois, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 95.0/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $103K, trending down 1.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 22,334+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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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. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. 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 Vetco Clinics, CareVet Health, Pine Bluff Animal Hospital. 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 192 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.