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Wright-Way Rescue and TimberTrails Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic

Veterinarian

Pay: $192,400/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Murphysboro, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.

$112,992 / year median in Illinois

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The no-kill rescue Wright-Way Rescue and its non-profit clinic TimberTrails Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic is expanding its fun and dedicated team!

Job Description:

As an on-site veterinarian, you will be seeing a mixture of shelter owned animals at Wright-Way Rescue, our no-kill shelter, as well as the clients at our non-profit clinic, TimberTrails. Our organization has a fully-trained and knowledgeable staff makes for a positive and fun work environment.

Essential Duties:

Provide quality care to the dogs and cats in the no-kill adoption program. HVSN for shelter animals and public owned animals Other surgery (tbd) Work with the current, experienced shelter medicine veterinarian. Promote ongoing development of medical care through continued education. Delegate duties and responsibilities to technical support staff to ensure proper care and comfort. Suggest new policies and procedures as needed. Investigate and inform Wright-Way Rescue on opportunities to improve spay/neuter targeting of services for greatest mission impact. Provide quality treatment within the operating capacity and budget of the organization. Stay abreast of veterinary concerns and trends in the animal welfare movement. Other duties as assigned. Experience /

Requirements:

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent required. Work experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered for the position. Interest in shelter medicine. License in good standing with Illinois State Veterinary Board. License or application for license with Drug Enforcement Agency. If not currently licensed, must obtain license within agreed upon time frame to maintain employment. Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy. Able to maintain clear communication with internal staff on all levels. Interest in continuing veterinary education and exploration of new technologies and treatment modalities. Work requires continual attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated good working habits in an environment that requires multitasking.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75.00 - $110.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person