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Alliance Animal Health
Laurel, Mississippi

Urgent Care Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Company Description
  • Urgent Care Veterinarian – North Jones Animal Hospital
  • Laurel, Mississippi

North Jones Animal Hospital is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for a passionate and driven veterinarian to help lead the transformation. Our established general practice is being remodeled and reimagined into a modern, high-quality urgent care clinic, and we’re seeking a veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced, case-diverse environment and wants to be part of building something special from the ground up.

About the Opportunity

This is a unique chance to join a trusted community hospital as it evolves into a dedicated urgent care facility. You’ll play a key role in shaping medical protocols, workflow, and culture while providing timely, compassionate care for non-life-threatening urgent cases. If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact, this role offers both professional growth and creative input.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide urgent care services including diagnostics, treatment, and minor procedures
  • Triage incoming cases and collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient patient flow
  • Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations
  • Contribute to the development of protocols and standards as we grow into a full urgent care model
  • Help foster a positive, team-oriented environment during this exciting transition

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with production-based incentives
  • Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, CE allowance, PTO, and more)
  • Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to influence the design and growth of a newly remodeled urgent care facility
  • Why Laurel, Mississippi?

Laurel offers a charming blend of small-town warmth and surprising cultural vibrancy. Known for its beautifully preserved historic district, the town has gained national attention for its revitalization and welcoming community spirit. You’ll find:

  • A low cost of living with affordable housing and short commutes
  • A thriving downtown with local shops, restaurants, and art galleries
  • Easy access to outdoor recreation including parks, lakes, and nearby forests
  • A strong sense of community where relationships matter—both with clients and colleagues
  • Convenient proximity to larger cities like Hattiesburg and Jackson for additional entertainment and travel

Job Description

  • What We’re Looking For
  • DVM or equivalent degree with eligibility for Mississippi licensure
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with confidence in urgent care or general practice medicine
  • Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of care
  • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for building something new
  • Interest in helping shape the future of a growing urgent care practice

Qualifications

  • Full Time OR Part Time Veterinarian
  • Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
  • Proficient in general medicine and surgery
  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
  • 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

Whether you're looking to slow down from the pace of a major city or searching for a place where you can truly make a difference, Laurel offers a rewarding lifestyle alongside a meaningful veterinary career.

Be Part of Something New

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to help build a modern urgent care practice within an established and trusted hospital. If you’re ready to bring your skills, ideas, and energy to a growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of North Jones Animal Hospital.

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide urgent care services including diagnostics, treatment, and minor procedures for non-life-threatening cases. Collaborate with staff to manage patient flow and help develop medical protocols for the new clinic model.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Urgent Care MedicinePatient Flow ManagementClient CommunicationMedical Protocol DevelopmentClinical Skills

Urgent Care Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Mississippi?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)486 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Mississippi25 active4,507 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $53k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinarian pay trend−3.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 14 employers
4
<$135k
2
$140k
6
$150k-165k
5
$175k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
61% this job
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$187k
#2

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#3

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$160k-$180k
#4

Urgent Care Veterinarian

$140k-$175k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 96 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with production-based incentives
Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, CE allowance, PTO)
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to influence design and growth of newly remodeled urgent care facility

Living in Laurel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$181k
Median resident rent
$909/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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