Veterinarian Opportunity Near Starved Rock – Adventure + Work-Life Balance (Relocation Assistance Available)
O'Brien Veterinary Group · Ottawa, Illinois, United States
Posted 13 days ago · $130,000-$165,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days O'Brien Veterinary Group's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 56% of O'Brien Veterinary Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at O'Brien Veterinary Group
- high 15 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 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 O'Brien Veterinary Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for O'Brien Veterinary Group.
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, diagnostic workups, soft tissue surgeries, and building client relationships while maintaining accurate patient records. The clinic emphasizes teamwork, communication, and work-life balance, providing a supportive environment for its staff.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 O'Brien Veterinary Group 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 Package: $130,000-$165,000 + Incentive Compensation (Full-Time DVM)
- PTO
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short- & long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- Relocation assistance is mentioned but not detailed
- The compensation range may vary based on experience
- The role emphasizes work-life balance, which could be appealing for candidates seeking a supportive work environment
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Listed by O'Brien Veterinary Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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