Associate Veterinarian - Part-Time

Willow Ridge Animal Hospital, a CareVet partner, has an exciting opportunity for a part-time veterinarian to join our thriving practice in Loves Park, IL.

About Willow Ridge Animal Hospital:

At Willow Ridge Animal Hospital, we’re proud to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to the pets of Rockford, Illinois and surrounding areas. Our small animal general practice is home to a dedicated and collaborative team, including two seasoned veterinarians who value teamwork, integrity, and personalized medicine.

Our clinic is fully equipped with in-house labs, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, and an in-clinic pharmacy, enabling our doctors to diagnose and treat efficiently while maintaining excellent continuity of care.

The Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. This position includes extended evening hours a few days per week and some Saturdays, making it ideal for a confident DVM who enjoys working independently and managing a variety of medical and surgical cases.

If you’re looking for a flexible schedule and a supportive environment where you can focus on practicing excellent medicine—without the full-time commitment—this could be the perfect fit.

Life in Rockford, IL:

Just 90 minutes northwest of Chicago, Rockford offers a wonderful balance of city amenities and small-town charm. Nicknamed the “City of Gardens,” it boasts scenic green spaces like Anderson Japanese Gardens and Rock Cut State Park, plus cultural highlights including the Burpee Museum of Natural History and Rockford Art Museum.

With its affordable cost of living, growing food and arts scene, and friendly Midwestern spirit, Rockford is a great place to live and work.

P ay Range: $50,000-60,000 annually, depending on position, location, and experience.

CareVet Offers You: 

• Base salary plus production
• No negative accrual
• Signing Bonus Package
• Schedule flexibility
• Paid time off
• Student loan support
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time and allowance for professional development

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply:

To learn more about positions available, please contact Skyler Lair at (214) 616-8873, or by email at [email protected] . Apply directly by clicking the button below. 

About the Network :

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.  

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