Veterinarian | Part-Time | Park, IL

Looking for a consistent part-time schedule, clinical autonomy, and an experienced team behind you?

Willow Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced part-time veterinarian to join our small animal practice in Loves Park, Illinois.

This is an opportunity to maintain a consistent clinical schedule while having flexibility in your week. You'll work alongside two experienced veterinarians and a skilled support team, with the independence to manage your own cases and colleagues available when collaboration is helpful.

We're currently offering a $30,000 signing bonus package for this part-time opportunity.

Quick Snapshot

• Part-time opportunity
• Work alongside 2 experienced veterinarians
• Strong technician and support staff
• Clinical autonomy
• Mix of medical and routine surgical cases
• Some evening hours and rotating Saturdays
• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• In-house laboratory and pharmacy
• Established client relationships
• Predictable part-time scheduling

Part-Time with the Support of an Experienced Team
Willow Ridge Animal Hospital is a relationship-focused practice serving pets and families throughout the Rockford community.

As an experienced veterinarian, you'll have the independence to manage your cases confidently while still having experienced colleagues available to collaborate when another perspective is helpful.

Our support team helps keep the clinical day moving efficiently so you can stay focused on your patients and clients.

We value:

• Thoughtful appointment pacing
• Strong technician utilization
• Clinical autonomy
• Collaborative case discussions
• Clear communication
• Consistent scheduling
• Long-term client relationships

This is a great opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys general practice medicine and wants to remain actively engaged in patient care on a consistent part-time schedule.

Clinical Capabilities
You'll have access to the tools and support needed for efficient general practice medicine, including:

• In-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• In-clinic pharmacy
• Experienced clinical support staff

The caseload offers a mix of medical and routine surgical cases, giving you variety while allowing you to build ongoing relationships with clients and patients.

Who We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who:

• Is seeking a consistent part-time schedule
• Is comfortable managing cases independently
• Enjoys a mix of medical and routine surgical cases
• Values strong technician support
• Appreciates having experienced DVM colleagues to collaborate with
• Enjoys building long-term client and patient relationships
• Values flexibility and predictability in their schedule

Pay Range
The base salary range for this part-time position is $50,000–$60,000, based on experience and schedule, plus production compensation with no negative accrual.

This opportunity also includes a $30,000 signing bonus package for eligible veterinarians.

Life in Loves Park & Rockford
Located about 90 minutes northwest of Chicago, the Rockford area offers an affordable cost of living with plenty of options for recreation, dining, and entertainment.

You'll have access to:

• Rock Cut State Park
• Anderson Japanese Gardens
• Local restaurants and community events
• Arts, museums, and entertainment
• Short commutes
• Convenient access to Chicago for a day or weekend trip

Care Vet Offers You:

• Base salary of $50,000–$60,000, based on experience and schedule
• Production compensation with no negative accrual
• $30K signing bonus package
• Schedule flexibility
• Paid time off
• Student loan support
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time and allowance for professional development

About the Network:

Care Vet 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.