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Relief Veterinarian

Lakewood Animal Hospital·Morris, Illinois

$1,200 - $1,200/dayUnknownOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 14 days ago
Practice for this role

Relief Veterinarian · $1,200 - $1,200/day

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 9 similar openings in the Morris area · median $140,000

About the role

Provide relief veterinary coverage across four animal hospitals in Central Illinois. Deliver consistent, high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care while collaborating with established teams.

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!

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Must hold an active Illinois veterinary license in good standing.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Dentistry
  • Patient care
  • Surgery
  • Team collaboration
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Preventive care
  • Clinical experience
  • General practice medicine

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Professional Reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1,200 - $1,200/day
Location
Morris, Illinois
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lakewood Animal Hospital

Wadsworth Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic based out of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. We are a 5 doctor small animal practice that is AAHA accredited. We strive to offer excellent patient and customer care, in addition to the kind and supportive care of our staff. We offer...

IndustryVeterinary
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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