River Ridge Animal Hospital has been serving the Sauk Valley area for over 75 years.
In our 17,000 square foot veterinary medical center, we offer general veterinary medicine and wellness care, therapeutic and surgical laser, digital radiology and ultrasound diagnostics, rhinoscopy, dental care, internal medicine, pet grooming, doggie daycare, and state of the art boarding. It is home to 6 full-time DVMs, 2 part-time DVMs, 7 CVTs, and 40+ team members in total.
Join a team where you’re supported, valued, and excited to come to work each day.
At River Ridge Animal Hospital, we’re thrilled to welcome another veterinarian to our collaborative and compassionate team! Whether you’re a new graduate looking for hands-on mentorship or an experienced DVM ready to thrive in a supportive environment, this is a place where you can truly grow your career.
River Ridge Animal Hospital is a well-established practice known for delivering high-quality, progressive medicine in a welcoming and team-focused environment. Our loyal and engaged clientele seek out thoughtful, thorough care and are highly receptive to recommendations—allowing our doctors to practice the level of medicine they’re passionate about.
With a strong patient base and continued growth in the surrounding community, a new veterinarian will have no trouble building their own schedule and forming lasting client relationships right away.
Our team is what truly sets us apart. You’ll be surrounded by experienced, supportive doctors and a skilled support staff who value collaboration, positivity, and continuous learning. We genuinely enjoy working together and prioritize creating an environment where every team member feels respected and empowered.
We love to mentor and share knowledge, making this an excellent fit for new grads—but we also give experienced doctors the autonomy to practice medicine their way while still having a strong support system behind them.
We believe great medicine starts with a well-supported team—and that includes your time outside of work.
Nestled along the scenic Rock River, Dixon offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to big-city amenities. Known as the heart of the Sauk Valley region, this close-knit community is surrounded by natural beauty—ideal for those who enjoy fishing, hiking, kayaking, and outdoor adventures.
You’ll also be within easy driving distance of Chicago and the Quad Cities, giving you access to top-tier dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences whenever you want a city escape.
If you’re looking for a practice where you can build meaningful relationships, practice great medicine, and enjoy your life outside of work, we’d love to connect with you.
USD $115,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
