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Bellwood Animal Hospital
Rockford, Illinois

Veterinarian - Rockford - Bellwood, IL

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time or Part-Time

Compensation

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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 multi-doctor practice setting. Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and professional growth.

Requirements

The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be dedicated to providing excellent animal care and working within a collaborative team environment.

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careExotic animal careOrthopedic surgeryClinical diagnosticsPatient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 94% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,631 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$150k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Illinois150 active3,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 94% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment199 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend−5.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,631 Veterinary 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 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 4,631 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$120k
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$140k
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$180k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian

Sploot Veterinary Care · Forest Park, Illinois

$130k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$120k-$140k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,085 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Bellwood Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Rockford, IL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
No on-call duties

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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