General Practice Associate Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health•Laurel, MS

3h•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

North Jones Animal Hospital in Laurel, Mississippi, is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian. The hospital currently operates as a general practice and is open to transitioning to an urgent care model. The role welcomes veterinarians interested in general practice or urgent care and combines hands-on veterinary medicine with opportunities to help shape clinical protocols, patient flow, and team culture. The veterinarian will provide clinical and diagnostic care, triage incoming cases, coordinate with support staff, and communicate with pet owners. The position calls for strong clinical and diagnostic skills, confidence in general practice or urgent care medicine, and an interest in contributing to an evolving practice. The hospital emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, compassionate care, and high clinical standards. Compensation is listed as a base salary of $85,000–$120,000 per year plus production-based incentives, with no negative accrual and a sign-on bonus of up to $60,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, a continuing education allowance, paid time off, flexible scheduling, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture. Mississippi veterinary license reimbursement is available. The position may also offer an opportunity to contribute to the design and development of an urgent care facility if the hospital adopts that model.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university.
At least one year of veterinary clinical experience.
Proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
Compassionate, collaborative, and a strong communicator.
Current DEA license or ability to obtain it upon hire.
Willingness to obtain a Mississippi veterinary license; reimbursement for the license is available.
USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Interest in general practice or urgent care.
Confidence in urgent care or general practice medicine.
Interest in contributing to an evolving practice and helping develop urgent care services if adopted.

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary clinical care, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and minor procedures, within the hospital’s general practice model or an urgent care model if adopted.
Triage incoming cases and collaborate with support staff to coordinate patient flow.
Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and care plans clearly and compassionately to pet owners.
Contribute to the development of medical protocols and standards, including urgent care protocols if the hospital adopts that model.
Work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Support a positive, collaborative team environment in the hospital’s current practice and through any future transition.

Benefits

Competitive salary with production-based incentives.
No negative accrual.
Sign-on bonus of up to $60,000.
Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance.
Health coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Continuing education allowance.
Paid time off.
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
Reimbursement for obtaining a Mississippi veterinary license.
Opportunity to contribute to the design and development of an urgent care facility if the hospital adopts that model.