Relief Veterinarian

Relief / Per Diem Veterinarian (W-2) – Central Illinois

We're seeking an experienced W-2 Relief / Per Diem Veterinarian to provide coverage across Pine Bluff Animal Hospital, Skinner Animal Clinic, Lakewood Animal Hospital, and Dwight Veterinary Clinic in Central Illinois:

Pine Bluff Animal Hospital – 7995 E Pine Bluff Rd, Morris, IL 60450

Skinner Animal Clinic – 925 S Water St, Wilmington, IL 60481

Lakewood Animal Hospital – 1301 Lakewood Dr, Morris, IL 60450

Dwight Veterinary Clinic – 305 S Old Rte. 66, Dwight, IL 60420

Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds: Create a schedule that fits your lifestyle while enjoying the support, stability, and benefits of W-2 employment. Gain variety by working alongside collaborative teams across three well-established companion animal hospitals, each with its own unique culture and loyal client base.

Compensation: $1,200 per shift (plus mileage reimbursement)

Schedule: Choose your schedule—work 3–4 days per week or approximately 12 shifts per month | Hours: M-F 8:00 AM–5:30 PM with a 30-minute paid lunch break, Saturdays 8am-12pm

Benefits & Perks: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with up to a 3.5% employer match for eligible employees, Paid Time Off (PTO), annual Continuing Education (CE) Allowance plus 3 paid CE days, Professional Reimbursement: Illinois veterinary license, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, and professional membership dues.

About Our Hospitals:

Pine Bluff Animal Hospital: A well-established companion animal practice committed to compassionate, progressive medicine with an experienced team and loyal client base.

Skinner Animal Clinic: A trusted community hospital providing personalized patient care, strong client relationships, and high-quality general practice medicine.

Lakewood Animal Hospital : A collaborative practice offering comprehensive preventive, medical, surgical, and dental care in a supportive team environment.

Dwight Veterinary Clinic: A well-established 2-doctor, small animal general practice.

Qualifications / Requirements:

3+ years of clinical experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited college

Active Illinois veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain)

Enjoy collaborating with different teams, value flexibility, and are passionate about providing outstanding patient care

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to multiple hospital environments while delivering consistent, high-quality medicine

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity that combines flexibility, exceptional compensation, and comprehensive benefits, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover a better way to practice relief medicine in Central Illinois!