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Veterinary Radiology Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Veterinary Technician

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$29 - $32/hr

Veterinary Technician Scout Veterinary Urgent Care is looking for an experienced, compassionate ... Perform technical procedures including radiology, venipuncture, catheter placement, sedation ...

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How much do veterinary radiology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary radiology in Illinois is $195,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,200.00 and $278,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary radiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Veterinary Radiologist, you need a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, board certification in veterinary radiology, and a strong understanding of diagnostic imaging techniques. Expertise in using advanced imaging tools such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound machines, as well as familiarity with PACS and radiology information systems, is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication with both clients and veterinary teams are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment planning, and successful collaboration, directly impacting animal health outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in veterinary radiology, and how can they be managed?

Veterinary radiologists often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex diagnostic images across a wide variety of animal species and managing a high volume of cases with varying urgency. Adapting to rapidly evolving imaging technologies and ensuring accurate communication with veterinarians and pet owners can also be demanding. These challenges are typically managed through ongoing professional development, collaboration with multidisciplinary veterinary teams, and maintaining strong attention to detail. Embracing teamwork and leveraging digital tools for image sharing and consultation can further enhance workflow and diagnostic accuracy.

What is the difference between Veterinary Radiology vs Veterinary Surgery?

AspectVeterinary RadiologyVeterinary Surgery
CredentialsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), specialized training in imagingDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), surgical residency or specialization
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, diagnostic imaging centersHospitals, clinics, surgical centers
Industry UsageFocuses on diagnostic imaging like X-rays, MRIs, ultrasoundsFocuses on performing surgeries and operative procedures
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for diagnostic roles in veterinary medicineCompared for surgical specialties

Veterinary Radiology and Veterinary Surgery are distinct specialties within veterinary medicine. Radiologists focus on diagnostic imaging to identify health issues, while surgeons perform operative procedures. Both require a DVM degree, but radiologists have additional training in imaging techniques, making their roles complementary yet different in practice.

What is veterinary radiology?

Veterinary radiology is a specialized branch of veterinary medicine that focuses on diagnosing diseases and conditions in animals using imaging techniques such as X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI. Veterinary radiologists interpret these medical images to assist veterinarians in creating accurate treatment plans for pets and other animals. They play a crucial role in identifying conditions like fractures, tumors, and internal injuries. These specialists often work in animal hospitals, specialty clinics, or academic settings. Their expertise helps ensure animals receive the best possible care.
What cities in Illinois are hiring for Veterinary Radiology jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Veterinary Radiology job openings:
Infographic showing various Veterinary Radiology job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% Full Time, and 76% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $195,335 per year, or $93.9 per hour.

Veterinary Radiologist Resource Manager

Vets Choice Radiology LLC

Northbrook, IL • On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Description:

Title

Veterinary Radiologist Resource Manager

Department/Group

Operations

Job Status

Full time - Remote

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Schedule

VCR operates 24/7, 365 days a year including weekends and holidays

Positions Supervised

Board-Certified Veterinary Radiologists

Reports to

Director of Radiologist Operations

Travel/On Call

Minimal

Founded in 2018, Vets Choice Radiology (VCR) is a leading full-service veterinary teleradiology company committed to diagnostic quality, white-glove service, and guaranteed turnaround times. With a network of more than 100 board-certified veterinary radiologists operating globally, VCR provides 24/7/365 interpretation services across radiographs, ultrasound, CT, and MRI — with a STAT guarantee of 1 hour or the read is free.

We are in an exciting phase of growth, investing in people, technology, and infrastructure to enhance patient care and meet the evolving needs of the veterinary profession.

Vets Choice Radiology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.


Job Summary

The Veterinary Radiologist Resource Manager is responsible for managing VCR’s global team of board-certified veterinary radiologists, ensuring seamless 24/7/365 diagnostic coverage across all time zones. This role owns the full scheduling lifecycle - building and maintaining radiologist shift schedules, managing coverage gaps and time-off requests, and coordinating across a geographically distributed team to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. The Radiologist Resource Manager also tracks hours worked and scan volume for each radiologist to support accurate and timely compensation processing. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, a strong communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, always-on environment where continuity of coverage directly impacts patient care.

Essential Job Functions

Scheduling & Coverage Management

  • Build, maintain, and publish radiologist shift schedules that ensure continuous 24/7/365 diagnostic coverage across all time zones and practice segments.
  • Monitor daily coverage in real time; proactively identify and resolve gaps caused by unplanned absences, time-off requests, or schedule conflicts.
  • Manage time-off requests, holiday scheduling, and coverage swaps in a fair and operationally sound manner, ensuring no shift goes unstaffed.
  • Coordinate scheduling across multiple time zones, taking into account the geographic distribution of VCR’s global radiologist network to optimize shift alignment and handoff continuity.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for radiologists regarding scheduling questions, shift changes, and coverage needs; respond promptly to urgent coverage requests.
  • Maintain an up-to-date roster of active radiologists including credentials, licensure status, modality capabilities, and availability windows to inform scheduling decisions.
  • Flag anticipated coverage needs based on scheduling trends and volume data to the Director of Radiologist Operations to inform staffing planning.


Hours & Productivity Tracking

  • Accurately track hours worked by each radiologist on a daily and weekly basis, maintaining detailed records to support payroll and compensation processing.
  • Track scan volume produced by each radiologist per shift, including breakdown by modality (radiograph, ultrasound, CT, MRI) and service type (routine vs. STAT).
  • Compile and submit accurate hours and productivity data to Finance on a defined schedule to support timely radiologist compensation and invoicing.
  • Identify and flag discrepancies in hours or scan data; work with radiologists and internal teams to resolve variances in a timely manner.
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready records of all scheduling, hours, and productivity data; ensure data integrity across tracking systems.
  • Produce regular reports on radiologist utilization, coverage hours, and scan throughput for leadership review; surface trends and capacity insights to inform staffing strategy.


KPI Tracking & Performance Reporting

  • Track and report on key radiologist performance metrics on a regular cadence, including scan growth over time, scans per hour, and scan volume by body type and modality.
  • Monitor individual and team productivity against established benchmarks; identify over- and under-production trends and surface findings with supporting context to the Director of Radiologist Operations.
  • Analyze scan volume by body type and modality to support workload balancing, staffing decisions, and capacity planning across the radiologist team.
  • Build and maintain KPI dashboards or reporting tools that give leadership clear, up-to-date visibility into team performance, productivity benchmarks, and coverage metrics.
  • Present KPI summaries and trend analysis to the Director of Radiologist Operations on a defined schedule; proactively flag performance variances or operational risks that require attention.


Credentialing & Compliance

  • Maintain a complete and current record of each radiologist’s board certification, licensure, and any other required credentials, including expiration dates and renewal timelines.
  • Proactively monitor credential expiration dates and issue advance notice to radiologists and leadership well ahead of renewal deadlines to ensure no lapse in active certification.
  • Ensure no radiologist is scheduled for active shifts with lapsed or expired credentials; escalate any compliance risk to leadership immediately.
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready credentialing files for all active and inactive radiologists in accordance with VCR’s record-keeping requirements.


Radiologist Relations & Team Management

  • Serve as the day-to-day operational manager for VCR’s radiologist team, fostering a positive and professional working relationship with each team member.
  • Communicate schedule updates, policy changes, and operational announcements to the radiologist team in a clear, timely, and professional manner.
  • Support the onboarding of new radiologists, including orientation to scheduling systems, shift expectations, and productivity tracking processes.
  • Act as a liaison between the radiologist team and internal departments, escalating operational issues, performance concerns, or resource needs to leadership as appropriate.
  • Monitor and support adherence to VCR’s turnaround time guarantees, escalating coverage or capacity issues that may put service commitments at risk.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in workforce management, resource scheduling, or operations coordination; experience managing remote or globally distributed teams strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing 24/7 coverage schedules across multiple time zones; experience in healthcare, teleradiology, or a similarly time-sensitive service environment a strong plus.
  • Strong proficiency with scheduling tools, workforce management platforms, and spreadsheet-based tracking.

Cognitive and Physical Demands

  • Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy; able to manage complex scheduling matrices and detailed tracking data simultaneously without errors.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and maintain professional relationships with highly credentialed, independent-minded medical professionals.
  • Calm, solutions-oriented, and decisive under pressure; able to quickly resolve scheduling emergencies and coverage gaps with minimal disruption to operations.
  • Self-directed and highly reliable; comfortable working independently in a fully remote, always-on environment where consistent follow-through is essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required; must be able to engage effectively with a global team across email, phone, and video communication platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities with strong attention to detail; must remain organized and accurate under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Must be accessible and responsive during off-hours on occasion to address urgent coverage gaps or scheduling emergencies given the 24/7/365 nature of VCR’s operations.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer; prolonged use of keyboard, mouse, and screen required.

Working Conditions

  • Fully remote position
  • VCR provides required computer equipment and monitors and partial reimbursement for internet service. Employees must maintain stable high-speed internet and a professional home office environment with minimal background noise to ensure effective communication and productivity.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

Employment with Vets Choice Radiology is at-will, which means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, unless otherwise required by law. Nothing in this job description or any other Company document or communication shall be construed as creating a contract of employment or a guarantee of continued employment. The Company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as it sees fit, in accordance with business needs and applicable laws.

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