Veterinarian - Rockford - Bellwood, IL
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Who we are
Bellwood Animal Hospital in Rockford, IL, is excited to welcome a new full-time or part-time Veterinarian to our growing team! Are you a dedicated veterinarian— experienced or new graduate—seeking a collaborative and supportive environment where you can thrive? We’re a full-service, multi-doctor practice treating both companion animals and exotics, with a strong focus on mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth. We are looking for a Small Animal Veterinarian, but if someone has an interest in exotics, there is opportunity for that as well! From day one, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues and a compassionate staff who are here to help you thrive. What We Offer:
- State-of-the-art technology including ultrasound, digital imaging, and orthopedic tools
- A structured schedule with a consistent weekday off and alternating half-day Saturdays
- No on-call duties or After-Hour Calls
Why Rockford? Known as the “Forest City,” Rockford offers a rich cultural scene, vibrant local attractions like Anderson Japanese Gardens and Rock Cut State Park, and easy access to both Chicago and Madison for weekend getaways. Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Paid time off, dues, and liability coverage
At Bellwood Animal Hospital, we’re more than a clinic—we’re a community that genuinely cares about your well-being and success. Ready to grow with us? Apply today—we can’t wait to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary care for companion animals and exotics in a full-service practice. Collaborate with a multi-doctor team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and professional growth.
Requirements
The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be dedicated to providing compassionate care and working within a collaborative team environment.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Rockford - Bellwood, IL at Bellwood Animal Hospital a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,104 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Illinois, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$124k (34 salary observations; 62 listings), vs ~$129k nationally (595 salary observations; 1,526 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,104 active roles in this profession
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- No call
- Includes weekends
Living in Rockford
- Median 3-bed home $193k
- Typical rent $1,195/mo
- State income tax up to 5%
Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08. City-level figures for Rockford; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.