Description
At a glance
- Base salary: $100,000–$110,000 (dependent on experience)
- Bonus: Quarterly production bonus
- Additional earning opportunity: Optional emergency cases, compensated on a case-by-case basis
- Schedule: Full-time, 30–40 hours per week (weekly hours must fall within this range)
- Status: Full-Time Employee (FTE)
- Medicine: AAHA accredited, Certified Feline Friendly, low-stress practice
- Facility: New 4,200 sq ft hospital with advanced diagnostics and surgery
- Benefits: Health insurance contribution, malpractice coverage, CE stipend, PTO, dues paid, employee discounts, 401k contribution
Why this role
Pet Wellness Center of Southern Illinois is a well-established, multi-doctor practice that has served the South Central Illinois region since 1988. We practice high-quality, state-of-the-art veterinary medicine in a collaborative, low-stress environment. Our culture emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and strong client relationships through daily case discussions, doctor rounds, and consistent access to specialists, including a local board-certified surgeon.
Who this role is ideal for
This role is ideal for a veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, collaborative case discussion, strong technician support, and the flexibility to increase earnings through production and optional emergency work, while maintaining a balanced 30–40 hour full-time schedule in a supportive, community-oriented practice.
What you'll do
- Provide comprehensive preventive and sick-patient care
- Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures (surgical proficiency required)
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding diagnostics and treatment options
- Maintain accurate, high-quality medical records in a paper-light, digital system
- Collaborate closely with technicians and assistants to deliver efficient, compassionate care
- Participate in daily case rounds and clinical discussions
Compensation & earning opportunities
Base salary: $100,000–$110,000 (dependent on experience)
Quarterly production bonus:
- Associate will receive bonus when production exceeds quarterly quota
Optional emergency care:
- Periodic emergency cases arise from client needs
- Veterinarians may choose to accept these cases
- Participation provides the opportunity to increase total compensation beyond base salary and standard production
Schedule & employment status
- Full-time position
- Expected workload of 30–40 hours per week
- Some early evening hours required
- Weekly hours must remain within the defined range
Benefits & professional support
- Employer-paid portion of ACA health insurance for FTEs
- Group malpractice insurance for all practice veterinarians
- 40+ hours of paid vacation annually (additional PTO may be available)
- Continuing Education stipend for FTE veterinarians
- Professional dues and subscriptions covered for select associations
- Employee discounts on personal pets, services, and products
- 401(k) contribution
- Liability coverage included
Facility & clinical resources
- New 4,200 sq ft hospital
- Digital radiology and dental radiology
- Ultrasound, endoscopy, laser therapy
- Fully equipped surgery suite and on-site pharmacy
- IDEXX in-house lab machines and fully integrated IDEXX software
- Strong technician and assistant support
- Access to internal and external specialists
After-hours & emergency care
- Emergency needs arise periodically from existing clients
- Emergency cases are handled with a Doctor and Technician working together
- 24-hour critical care support is available and managed by a certified Technician
- Participation in emergency cases is optional for veterinarians and offers additional earning potential
Location: Effingham, Illinois
Effingham is a growing micropolitan community located at the crossroads of I-70 and I-57, offering excellent public and private schools, year-round festivals, a performing arts center, Lake Sara, and a high quality of life. The city is very pet-friendly and has some excellent restaurants, including locally owned favorites and regional standouts.
Effingham provides convenient access to larger cities for travel and weekend trips:
- St. Louis, MO: ~90 minutes
- Champaign-Urbana, IL: ~1.3 hours
- Indianapolis, IN: ~2.25 hours
- Chicago, IL: ~3.25 hours
For outdoor enthusiasts, Shawnee National Forest is located approximately two hours south, offering hiking, climbing, and scenic recreation.
Requirements
Requirements
- DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary program
- Licensed veterinarian (or eligible for licensure)
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong surgical, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Comfortable working in a paper-light, computer-based environment
