General Practice Associate Veterinarian

North Jones Animal Hospital • Laurel, MS

20h • Onsite

About The Position

North Jones Animal Hospital in Laurel, Mississippi, is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian interested in general practice, urgent care, or both. The hospital currently operates as a general practice and is open to transitioning to an urgent care model. This role combines hands-on veterinary medicine with the opportunity to help shape clinical protocols, patient flow, and team culture as the practice evolves.

The veterinarian will provide diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and minor procedures; triage incoming cases; collaborate with support staff; and communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners. The position calls for strong clinical and diagnostic skills, proficiency in general medicine and surgery, and an interest in contributing to an established community practice and any future urgent care development.

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.
• 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.
• Compassionate, collaborative, and a strong communicator.

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.
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Paid time off.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to the design and development of an urgent care facility if the hospital adopts that model.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree