Relief Veterinarian (DVM), Small Animal, Chicago

TEEMA Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability coverage

Independent contractor arrangement

Flexible schedule for per-day shifts

Job summary

TEEMA Group seeks a relief veterinarian (DVM) for a busy small animal practice in Chicago. Shifts are per-day, December and January, starting December 7, with the option to select days that fit your calendar.

Shifts typically run 8 am to 6 pm, focusing on small animal general care and same-day urgent visits. Candidates should hold an Illinois license (or be able to obtain one) and have comfort handling cases independently as part of a collaborative two-doctor team.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD with an active Illinois veterinary license (or the ability to obtain before first shift).
• Comfortable seeing small animal appointments and same-day cases independently.
• Relief or locum experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover relief shifts in December and January at a Chicago small animal practice.
• See small animal appointments and same-day urgent visits during shifts (typical 8 am–6 pm).
• Collaborate with two-doctor team and in-house diagnostics as needed.

Skills

DVM/VMD credential

Small animal practice

Independent case management

Same-day urgent visits

Job description

Relief Veterinarian (DVM), Small Animal Practice, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois (Pilsen area) | Relief | Per-day shifts in December and January

A well-established, independently owned small animal practice in Chicago is looking for a relief veterinarian to cover a handful of days in December and January, starting Monday, December 7. These are single-day relief shifts you can pick up around your own schedule.

What the day looks like

• Most shifts run 8 am to 6 pm
• Small animal general practice and same-day urgent visits
• Collaborative two-doctor team with in-house diagnostics
• Supportive staff and a practice that values thoughtful, compassionate medicine

What we are looking for

• DVM or VMD with an active Illinois veterinary license (or able to obtain one before your first shift)
• Comfortable seeing small animal appointments and same-day cases independently
• Relief or locum experience a plus

Why relief with us

• Competitive daily pay, paid through TEEMA as an independent contractor
• Professional liability coverage provided
• You choose the dates that fit your calendar