Emergency Veterinarian
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Emergency Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$170k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Illinois | 10 active | 309 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois 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 |
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