Animal hospital Jobs in Springfield, IL

Job Requisition ID: 53345
Closing Date: 03/13/2026
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: VETERINARIAN I - 47901
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $5928 - $8493 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Ogle; Boone; Bureau; Carroll; Cook; DeKalb; DuPage; Grundy; Henry; Jo Daviess; Kane; Kankakee; Kendall; LaSalle; Lake; Lee; McHenry; Mercer; Rock Island; Stephenson; Whiteside; Winnebago
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in Cook, Kane, DuPage, Lee, Winnebago, LaSalle, McHenry, Henry, Ogle, Boone, Jo Daviess, Grundy, Carroll, DeKalb, Kankakee, Rock Island, Whiteside, Mercer, Bureau, Stephenson, Kendall or Lake county. and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.

The Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare plays a vital role in protecting Illinois’ livestock industry and supporting pet owners statewide. We enforce more than 23 statutes with regulations related to animal health, care, welfare, movement, and emergency preparedness—including foreign animal disease response and disaster planning. As a Field Veterinarian, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal health across Illinois. This role offers specialized training as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician and positions you as a key defender of the state’s livestock industry. Join our dedicated team and help safeguard animal health and welfare throughout Illinois.

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Ogle
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including;

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Agriculture’s discretion.

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