Relief Veterinarian

Skinner Animal Clinic; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with up to 3.5% match

PTO

CE allowance + 3 paid CE days

Licensing/DEA/AVMA PLIT reimbursements

Job summary

Skinner Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Relief/Per Diem Veterinarian (W-2) to cover shifts across four Central Illinois hospitals. This role offers flexible scheduling, 12 shifts per month, and the support of a collaborative multi-clinic team.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care across Pine Bluff, Skinner, Lakewood, and Dwight facilities, with competitive compensation per shift and mileage reimbursement. License and DEA compliance supported by the employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical veterinary experience
• Ability to collaborate with multiple hospital teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work across several hospitals in Central Illinois

Responsibilities

• Provide relief veterinary coverage across Pine Bluff Animal Hospital, Skinner Animal Clinic, Lakewood Animal Hospital and Dwight Veterinary Clinic
• Deliver high-quality patient care in diverse hospital settings
• Coordinate with hospital teams to ensure consistent medicine across locations

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

DVM or VMD (AVMA-accredited)

Job description

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