Mobile Associate Veterinarian | Normal, IL | Excellent Compensation Packages

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$120k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Practice

SmartVet is the only animal hospital in the Bloomington and Normal, IL, area that can come to your home! Our unique mobile veterinary service brings comprehensive pet care directly to your doorstep.

Additionally, you can visit our state-of-the-art animal hospital in Normal for all your pet’s health needs. Whether you prefer at-home veterinary care or our fully equipped hospital, our veterinarians provide the latest in pet health care, including wellness care, vaccines, dental care, and surgery. We also offer digital X-rays, in-house laboratory services, and ultrasound diagnostic care.

All of our veterinarians are certified Fear Free and certified Cat-Friendly practitioners.

Position Purpose

  • Mobile Associate Veterinarian
  • SmartVet Veterinary Services | Normal, Illinois

Take Veterinary Medicine Beyond the Clinic Walls

SmartVet Veterinary Services is looking for a Mobile Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Normal, Illinois! If you love building meaningful relationships with clients and pets, enjoy variety in your day, and are looking for a role that offers a little more freedom than the traditional hospital setting, mobile veterinary medicine could be the perfect fit.

Our mobile veterinary services allow us to bring compassionate, high-quality care directly to pets in the comfort of their own homes. We are excited to continue growing this part of our practice and are looking for a veterinarian who wants to help us expand the ways we serve pet owners throughout the Bloomington-Normal area and surrounding communities.

About SmartVet

SmartVet Veterinary Services is a unique and growing practice focused on making veterinary care more accessible and convenient for the families we serve. Our team understands that not every pet—or pet owner—thrives in the traditional clinic environment. Mobile veterinary care gives us the opportunity to meet our patients where they are while still providing thoughtful, personalized medicine.

As a Mobile Veterinarian with SmartVet, you’ll have the opportunity to develop lasting client relationships while caring for pets in a more relaxed environment. Your days may include wellness and preventative care, minor illnesses, chronic disease management, quality-of-life discussions, and other outpatient services appropriate for a mobile setting.

You’ll have the independence that comes with working in the field while still having the backing and resources of the SmartVet team.

About the Team

At SmartVet, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with a great team. We value collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creating an environment where our doctors feel supported.

While this position offers plenty of autonomy, you won’t be practicing on an island. You’ll have a team behind you to help with scheduling, client communication, coordination of care, and the day-to-day pieces that allow you to focus on being a veterinarian.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working independently but also enjoys being part of a team and contributing ideas as we continue to develop and grow our mobile veterinary services.

About the Position

Our ideal Mobile Veterinarian is compassionate, adaptable, and comfortable connecting with clients in their homes. Whether you already have mobile veterinary experience or are simply looking for a different way to practice medicine, we’d love to talk with you.

  • This could be a great opportunity for a veterinarian looking for:
  • More personalized time with patients and clients
  • Variety and independence throughout the workday
  • A break from the traditional hospital environment
  • A schedule that allows for greater flexibility
  • The opportunity to help grow and shape a mobile veterinary program
  • The support and resources of an established veterinary team

Schedule flexibility is important to us. We are open to discussing full-time or part-time possibilities and creating a schedule that works for both the veterinarian and the needs of our growing mobile service.

About Normal & Bloomington

Located in Central Illinois, the Bloomington-Normal community offers the convenience and amenities of a larger metro area while maintaining an approachable, family-friendly feel. Home to Illinois State University and surrounded by welcoming communities, the area provides plenty of restaurants, parks, entertainment, and outdoor activities, along with convenient access to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis for weekend getaways.

For a mobile veterinarian, the Bloomington-Normal area also provides the opportunity to serve a wide variety of pet owners throughout the community and surrounding areas.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree
  • Ability to obtain or maintain an Illinois veterinary license
  • Strong communication and client-service skills
  • Confidence practicing independently in a mobile environment
  • A compassionate, relationship-focused approach to veterinary medicine
  • A collaborative mindset and interest in being part of a growing service
  • If you're ready to experience veterinary medicine outside of the traditional four walls of a hospital and want the opportunity to help grow something special, we would love to meet you.
  • Come bring veterinary care home with SmartVet Veterinary Services.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to determine the nature of diseases or injuries while performing surgeries and prescribing medications. Advise pet owners on preventative care and maintain accurate medical records for all patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited AVMA institution. Applicants are required to obtain or maintain an Illinois veterinary license and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingFear Free certificationCat-Friendly practiceIndependent practicePatient examination

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $110k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 77% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,026 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$100k–$120kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$153k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$110k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois147 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 77% no call · 46% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment196 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,026 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mobile Associate Veterinarian | Normal, IL | Excellent Compensation Packages at SmartVet Mobile Veterinary Service a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,026 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$135k
3
$140k
6
$150k-165k
5
$175k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
61%
Relocation assistance
33% this job
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules

Living in Normal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,390/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bloomington, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.