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Alliance Animal Health
Springfield, Illinois

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company Description

The Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield provides emergency and critical care services when they are needed most. Our clinic is proudly supported by the Springfield veterinary community and is operational during hours when most regular veterinary practices are closed.

As a veterinarian-owned clinic supported by thirteen local veterinary hospitals, we are committed to collaborative, high-quality medicine. You can trust that our highly trained team delivers the best and most up-to-date emergency care possible for every patient that walks through our doors.

Job Description

The Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is seeking a part-time veterinarian with emergency medicine experience to join our emergency and critical care team. This role consists of eight shifts per month.

Weekday shifts are primarily overnight, while weekend shifts may include a combination of day and overnight coverage, with four of the eight monthly shifts occurring on weekends.

The ideal candidate is a confident, compassionate clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork and high standards of care.

Why Join Us?

  • Well-supported, high-functioning emergency team
  • Challenging and rewarding emergency caseload
  • Strong technical support so you can focus on medicine

Opportunity to Sharpen and Expand Emergency Skills

Springfield, Illinois offers an affordable cost of living with easy commute times and minimal traffic, making day-to-day life simple and convenient. Located in central Illinois, it provides easy access to larger cities such as St. Louis, Chicago, and Indianapolis while maintaining a relaxed, small-city feel.

Springfield is rich in history and culture, with renowned Lincoln sites, museums, and a growing local arts scene. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, breweries, and community events, along with access to parks, trails, and nearby lakes for outdoor recreation.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree, licensed or eligible for licensure in the state
  • Prior experience in emergency medicine strongly preferred
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a skilled support team
  • Strong clinical, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality emergency and critical care services to patients during overnight and weekend shifts. They will work collaboratively with a skilled support team to manage challenging emergency caseloads.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical decision-makingVeterinary medicinePatient care

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedEmergency Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$170k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Illinois10 active309 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment195 active listings, Oct 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend−14.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$140k
5
$140k-170k
4
$170k-200k
2
$200k-230k
1
$250k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
53%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 309 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Collaborative work environment
Strong technical support

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$194k
Typical market rent
$1,178/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Springfield, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.