Shirkey Vet Clinic opened its doors in 2007. We are a general service animal hospital and welcome pet patients needing routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have provides years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm.
Shirkey Veterinary Clinic | Coal City, IllinoisUp to $100,000 in Sign-On Bonuses | No Weekends | Exceptional Work-Life Balance
Shirkey Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our thriving, well-established small animal practice in Coal City, Illinois. This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected community hospital with a loyal client base, outstanding technical support, and a schedule that truly supports life outside of work.
If you’re looking for high-quality medicine without weekend hours—and a team that genuinely enjoys working together—this could be your next professional home.
About Shirkey Veterinary Clinic
Shirkey Veterinary Clinic has long been a trusted pillar of the Coal City community. We provide comprehensive small animal care with a strong emphasis on preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and client education. Our clientele is loyal, compliant, and deeply connected to our team — they value long-term relationships and trust our recommendations.
Our continued growth is driven by word-of-mouth referrals and a reputation for compassionate, thorough care. We are proud to offer a modern, efficient practice environment that allows our veterinarians to focus on what matters most: delivering excellent medicine and building meaningful client relationships.
Our Team & Culture
You won’t be practicing alone here. Our experienced technicians and skilled assistants provide strong medical and workflow support, allowing our doctors to practice efficiently and confidently.
We foster a collaborative, positive culture where communication is open, ideas are welcomed, and teamwork is the foundation of everything we do. Our environment is supportive, respectful, and built around shared success. We believe that when our team feels valued and balanced, our patients receive the very best care.
If you enjoy a practice where people help one another, celebrate wins together, and genuinely like coming to work — you’ll fit right in.
Compensation & Benefits
We recognize and reward experience. Our package includes:
Each offer is customized to support your career goals and personal priorities.
Why Coal City, Illinois?
Coal City offers the charm of small-town living with convenient access to the greater Chicago metro area — just about an hour away. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent local schools, affordable housing, and a slower pace of life without sacrificing amenities.
Outdoor recreation, local dining, community events, and nearby state parks make it easy to enjoy your time outside of work. Whether you’re raising a family or looking for a welcoming place to settle down, Coal City offers both comfort and convenience.
Apply today to join the most amazing team in Illinois!
USD $115,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /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.
