
Rock Island Animal Hospital is an AAHA–Accredited practice and we go the extra mile to ensure our clients' pets experience a stress–free appointment and feel safe and comfortable while in our care.
We welcome walk-ins and emergency care visits and specialize in care for cats and dogs. We proudly serve the pets of Rock Island, IL, and the surrounding areas, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, East Moline, and Milan.
Associate Veterinarian – Rock Island Animal Hospital📍 Rock Island, Illinois
Join a Team That Feels Like FamilyAt Rock Island Animal Hospital, our team is the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive group of veterinary professionals who truly enjoy working together and lifting each other up. Our doctors and support staff are passionate about delivering high-quality medicine while maintaining a positive, low-drama environment where everyone’s voice matters. Whether you’re a seasoned DVM or a new graduate, you’ll find mentorship, encouragement, and genuine camaraderie here—we celebrate wins together and support each other through the busy days.
A Clinic Built for Quality CareRock Island Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service small animal practice committed to providing exceptional care to our loyal client base. Our clinic is equipped with modern technology to support comprehensive diagnostics, surgery, and preventative care. We pride ourselves on practicing high-quality medicine while still allowing our doctors the autonomy to approach cases in a way that aligns with their individual style and interests. With a steady caseload and a strong support team, you’ll have the tools and resources you need to thrive and grow your clinical skills.
Life in Rock Island, IllinoisLocated along the scenic Mississippi River, Rock Island offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and vibrant community life. As part of the Quad Cities, you’ll enjoy access to great local restaurants, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions—all without the hustle and high cost of a big city. Whether you love riverfront walks, live music, or exploring local shops and breweries, Rock Island provides a welcoming, affordable place to live, work, and unwind.
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /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.