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Alliance Animal Health
Herrin, Illinois

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Company Description

Join Our Growing Team at Central Hospital for Animals!

Full-Time Veterinarian Opportunities – Marion & Herrin, Southern Illinois

Are you a compassionate, motivated veterinarian looking to grow your career in a supportive, well-established practice? Central Hospital for Animals, a trusted small animal and exotics hospital with four busy locations across Southern Illinois, is seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to join our teams at our Marion and Herrin clinics.

About Us

For over 45 years, Central Hospital for Animals has been dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for all our patients. Our main hospital in Herrin, IL, alongside satellite locations in Carbondale, Marion, and Harrisburg, feature fully equipped pharmacies, laboratories, and surgical suites.

With a combined staff experience of over 250 years, our team includes 6 skilled veterinarians and 35 highly qualified support staff, ready to support you—whether you’re a seasoned professional or a new graduate.

Why Southern Illinois?

Southern Illinois is a beautiful place to live and work, with over 33 state parks, numerous wineries, lakes, and trails—all within an hour’s reach. The region offers a vibrant lifestyle with family-friendly events like the DuQuoin State Fair and year-round entertainment from rodeos to live music.

Plus, you're just a short drive away from the amenities of St. Louis, MO (2 hours) and Nashville, TN (3 hours). Whether you love outdoor adventures, cultural events, or quiet small-town charm, Southern Illinois has something for everyone.

Job Description

  • What We’re Looking For:
  • Full-Time Veterinarian
  • Compassionate, team-oriented, and excellent communicator

Proficient in General Medicine and Surgery

Experience preferred; new graduates eager for mentorship encouraged to apply!

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling (open Monday–Saturday)

Competitive Pro-sal Compensation Model

Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, liability coverage, 401(k), life and supplemental insurance, employee assistance program, and personal pet care discounts

  • Medical autonomy with a supportive mentor network
  • Paid CE allowance and professional dues
  • Future ownership opportunities

Additional Incentives

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan assistance

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university
  • Active Veterinary State License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • DEA license (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • USDA accreditation (or ability to obtain upon hire)

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and be part of a dedicated, experienced team, we want to hear from you!

  • Apply today and start your journey with Central Hospital for Animals!
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Compensation: from USD 110000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals and exotics at the Marion and Herrin clinic locations. Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small animal careExotics careTeamworkCompassionVeterinary diagnosticsPharmacy managementLaboratory procedures

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Herrin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k
Median resident rent
$1,002/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Health Insurance