Veterinarian Opportunity Near Starved Rock – Adventure + Work-Life Balance (Relocation Assistance Available)
Chessie Lane Animal Hospital · Ottawa, Illinois, United States
Posted 13 days ago · $135,000–$165,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Chessie Lane Animal Hospital 's roles stay open a median of 15 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 25% of Chessie Lane Animal Hospital 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Chessie Lane Animal Hospital
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Chessie Lane Animal Hospital 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Chessie Lane Animal Hospital .
About this role
Chessie Lane Animal Hospital in Ottawa, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join their team. The role involves performing wellness exams, sick visits, and diagnostic workups for small animals, as well as providing soft tissue surgery and dentistry services. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, communication, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while offering a supportive work environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Chessie Lane Animal Hospital as an employer.
What you need
- DVM/VMD graduate from an AVMA-accredited program
- Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Strong clinical and surgical skills
- Collaborative, communicative team player
- Commitment to continued learning and professional growth
- Compassionate approach to both pets and people
What you get
- Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base salary
- Bonus opportunities + production pay
- PTO
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short- & long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Worth weighing
- Relocation assistance is mentioned but not detailed
- The compensation range may vary based on experience
- The clinic emphasizes work-life balance, which could appeal to those seeking a supportive environment
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Listed by Chessie Lane Animal Hospital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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