# Associate Veterinarian - Company: [Bevlabvet]() - Location: Blue Island, Illinois, United States - Team: DVM - Salary: $135K – $165K - Posted: January 22, 2026 ## Job description **WHO WE ARE:** We’re Bevlab Animal Hospital, and we’ve been proudly serving the Blue Island, IL community for nearly 40 years. Our clinic is full-service, recently renovated, and built around three core values: synergy, positivity, and compassion. That’s not just a mission statement—it’s how we operate every single day.  Some highlights of our practice include:  * Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, as well as wellness exams * Soft tissue surgery * Dentals * Digital Radiography * In-house Laboratory, Antech for reference lab Whether we’re doing wellness visits, dentals, or soft tissue surgeries, our goal is always the same: top-notch care for pets and genuine support for each other.  **WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT BEVLAB:** We’re a tight-knit, upbeat team that works hard and supports one another. If you like the idea of showing up to a place where your team *actually* feels like a team, you’ll fit right in here.  Here’s a peek at what a day at Bevlab Animal Hospital looks like:  * A clean, modern hospital with upgraded equipment * No holidays or emergency shifts * Monday–Friday schedule with rotating Saturdays * One full hour for lunch every day * A team that’s always got your back * Plenty of support for your professional growth with a CE allowance, extra PTO for CE, and paid professional dues * Competitive pay, great benefits, and flexible scheduling to maintain work-life balance **WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:** We’re on the lookout for...  * 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 fresh of vet school or have a few years (or more!) under your belt, we’d love to meet you.  **RESPONSIBILITIES:**  * Provide small animal 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 * 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) * 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 , or reach out to [toby@bevlabvet.com.](mailto:toby@bevlabvet.com) ## Apply [Apply on Bevlabvet]() Canonical job page: