RISE DVM​/VMD Mentorship Program - Pekin Veterinary Clinic

New Graduate DVM/VMD, RISE Mentorship Program
-Pekin Veterinary Clinic

At Pekin Veterinary Clinic, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, quality medicine, and is there to support you at every stage of your career. Whether it’s a team that celebrates its local autonomy, advanced equipment, or positive, team-first culture, this is a place where you can build confidence, ask questions, and grow as a practicing DVM/VMD.

At Pekin Veterinary Clinic we're more than a veterinary hospital, we're a team of compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. We offer a supportive culture, opportunities for growth, collaborative medicine, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our community every day.

RISE pairs new grad DVM/VMDs with experienced mentors in a collaborative, hands‑on environment that promotes learning, confidence, and growth.

• Full-time employment with gradual caseload independence
• Dual mentorship model: on-site hospital mentor + national mentorship team
• Hands‑on learning withreal‑time case support and guidance
• A nationwide cohort of peers for ongoing connection and support
• Flexible start dates

• New DVM/VMD graduates seeking strong mentorship and support
• Veterinarians interested in General Practice, Emergency, or Mixed Animal Practice (based on location)
• Candidates passionate about high‑quality medicine, teamwork, and continuous learning

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

• Base salary:$100,000 - $125,000
• All offers include quarterly no negative accrual for new graduates
• Up to $35,000 new grad sign‑on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package,including paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance available
• CE reimbursement plus paid PTO for CE
• Paid VIN, AVMA, and Plumb’s memberships

Life in Pekin, IL offers a comfortable small‑town atmosphere with a strong sense of community and a relatively affordable cost of living. Its location along the Illinois River provides opportunities for parks, trails, boating, and other outdoor activities, while nearby Peoria gives residents easy access to a wider range of shopping, dining, healthcare, and employment options. It can be a good fit for someone looking for a quieter, family‑friendly community while still being close to the amenities of a larger metro area.

Our RISE program is designed to help early‑career professionals take the first step in their veterinary journey—with opportunities to build hands‑on experience, deepen their knowledge, and be part of a team that truly cares. Participants also gain exposure to our growing continuing education (CE) program, supporting long‑term growth and development across clinical and leadership pathways.

$100,000 — $125,000 USD

At Pet Vet Care Centers, we’re committed to a
Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals
, including 1700+ veterinarians
, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy
, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, Pet Vet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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