Relief Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job Title: Relief Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job ID: 89001
Location: Oak Lawn Indiana


Overview:
A well-established small animal primary care practice in the southwest suburbs of Chicago is seeking a relief veterinarian to provide daytime coverage beginning in August and September, with strong potential to extend into October, November, and beyond for the right fit. This is a temporary relief role supporting the practice's regular appointment schedule, and it is well suited to a DVM looking for consistent, ongoing relief work in the Chicagoland area. The practice operates Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with ten-hour shifts (the practice is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Coverage need is 2 to 3 days per week or more, with room to take on additional days for a DVM seeking a fuller schedule. Specific relief days are flexible and can be arranged to fit both the practice's needs and your availability. There is no overnight, emergency, or on-call component to this role.


What you will be doing:
Clinical Scope

• Wellness and preventive care exams for dogs and cats

• Sick patient exams and workups

• Vaccinations and parasite prevention (flea and tick)

• Spay, neuter, and routine soft tissue surgery

• In-house diagnostics: blood, urine, and fecal testing

• Treatment planning and client communication

What you must have:

• Active Illinois veterinary license (DVM/VMD) in good standing

• Active DEA registration

• Confidence with routine small animal primary care and standard surgical procedures

• Strong client communication skills and a collaborative approach with support staff

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently within an established practice

Other Information:
What Is Offered

• Competitive relief rate for the Chicago market, commensurate with experience

• Experienced, supportive technical and front-office staff

• Flexible scheduling with the potential for ongoing, recurring relief work beyond the initial window

• A steady daytime caseload with no overnight or emergency on-call

Other Information:

• Coverage Window: August and September 2026, with the potential to extend into October, November, and beyond 

• Type: Temporary relief / locum coverage

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


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