Description
Associate Veterinarian – Prairie Ridge Veterinary Clinic (Havana, IL)
Location: Havana, Illinois (Central IL, between Springfield & Peoria)
Position Type: Full-time
Potential for: Practice ownership
About Us
Prairie Ridge Veterinary Clinic is a single-doctor, 100% small animal practice owned and operated by Dr. Rod Yetter, who brings over 42 years of veterinary experience. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality medical care in a friendly, small-town atmosphere where client education and communication come first.
While our current focus is small animals, there is opportunity to add large animal care back into the practice depending on your interests.
We value mentorship and understand the importance of support for new graduates—Dr. Yetter and our experienced staff are dedicated to guiding you through challenging cases and fostering your professional growth.
About Havana, IL
Havana is a welcoming town of ~3,500 people, nestled on the Illinois River and just minutes from the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest in the U.S. Recreational opportunities abound: hunting, fishing, boating, camping, tennis, pickleball, a community pool, and more. It’s an ideal place to enjoy a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary - guaranteed base plus production
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program (up to $5,250/year, tax free)
Health insurance
Professional liability insurance
Licenses & dues covered
Continuing education allowance
Retirement savings program
Paid time off: 7 personal days + 2-week vacation annually
1/2 half weekday off every week
No emergency work required
Our Services & Facilities
Comprehensive small animal care: wellness, internal medicine, transfusions, reproductive support
Wide range of surgeries: elective, abdominal, ophthalmic, orthopedic (e.g., cruciate repairs, patellar luxation, fracture repair)
Dentistry & digital radiology
In-house laboratory (Antech analyzers, urinalysis, cultures, microscopy)
Ophthalmology (Tonopen, IOP monitoring)
Cardiopet ECG service for cardiology
Fetal heart rate monitor for dystocia management
Gas anesthesia (isoflurane), IV fluid pumps, BP & ECG monitoring
Veterinary Cornerstone software
Boarding services
Who We’re Looking For
Full-time Associate Veterinarian (new grads welcome—mentorship provided, but experienced doctors are welcome also)
Passionate about small animal medicine, with optional interest in large animal medicine
Strong communicator who values client education
Dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care
Join Us
At Prairie Ridge Veterinary Clinic, we like to say:
“We are the Family Doctor for your Best Friend.”
If you’re looking for a supportive environment with room to grow—and even potential for practice ownership—we’d love to hear from you.
Call: 309-543-2091
Text: 309-696-5036
Email: prvc@casscomm.com
www.prairieridgeveterinaryclinic.com
Facebook @PrairieRidgeVetClinic
Requirements
DVM degree with an interest in small animal clinical practice. Large animal interest optional. We are specially looking for an associate who is interested in eventual practice ownership.
