Associate Veterinarian (Urgent Care) - Animal Care Clinic

Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian | Animal Care Clinic | Rock Island, IL

Animal Care Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in Rock Island, Illinois. This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian looking to expand their urgent care skills while enjoying strong mentorship, schedule flexibility, and a collaborative team environment.

Whether you're an experienced DVM or an early-career veterinarian seeking additional support, you'll work alongside an experienced Medical Director and dedicated support staff committed to helping you succeed while delivering exceptional patient care.

Core Competencies

• Urgent Care Veterinary Medicine
• Small Animal Medicine
• Emergency Triage & Case Management
• Internal Medicine
• General Surgery
• Veterinary Dentistry
• Diagnostic Interpretation
• Client Communication & Education
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Team Collaboration
• Compassionate Patient Care
• Professional Growth & Development

Schedule Options

• Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with quarterly production and no negative accrual
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Annual PTO with rollover
• Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
• Structured mentorship program
• Paid professional dues, licensing, and AVMA PLIT
• 401(k) options
• Clinical support from a Medical Advisory Board
• Medical autonomy and flexibility to practice high-quality medicine
• Additional personal wellness and professional development benefits

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Illinois veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• Interest in urgent care and small animal medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians encouraged to apply

Why Animal Care Clinic?

Animal Care Clinic is a well-established small animal practice known for exceptional medicine, strong client relationships, and a supportive culture. Our veterinarians benefit from individualized mentorship, collaborative case management, and the freedom to practice medicine with confidence and autonomy.

Why Rock Island?

Located in the heart of the Quad Cities, Rock Island offers scenic Mississippi River views, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, and an affordable cost of living. It's an ideal place to build both your veterinary career and your lifestyle.

Join Animal Care Clinic and grow your career in urgent care veterinary medicine while making a meaningful impact on pets and families throughout the Quad Cities community.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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