Relief Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 203,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO

CE allowance

Professional license reimbursement

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Relief / Per Diem Veterinarian to cover four Central Illinois companion animal hospitals. This W-2 role offers flexible scheduling with shifts across Pine Bluff, Skinner, Lakewood, and Dwight facilities.

The position requires a DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college, an Illinois license in good standing (or ability to obtain), and at least 3 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA-accredited college
• Active Illinois veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to multiple hospital environments while delivering consistent, high-quality medicine

Responsibilities

• Provide relief/per-diem veterinary coverage across Pine Bluff Animal Hospital, Skinner Animal Clinic, Lakewood Animal Hospital and Dwight Veterinary Clinic
• Collaborate with teams at four hospitals to maintain high-quality patient care
• Support schedule creation; work 3–4 days per week or about 12 shifts per month; hours include weekdays and some Saturdays

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