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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!
Salary : $1,200