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CareVet Health
Montgomery, Alabama

Veterinarian | Montgomery, AL

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CareVet offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary plus a substantial first-year bonus, at East Montgomery Animal Hospital, a CareVet partner.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, well-established hospital in Montgomery, AL, where you’ll be supported by a collaborative team and have the flexibility to shape your compensation in a way that works best for you.

This opportunity offers a six-figure salary plus production, outstanding clinical support, work-life balance, and a Bonus Package valued up to $125,000!

Your Role as an Associate Veterinarian

We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian with strong surgical skills to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine and surgery while working closely with our skilled support staff. Your expertise and passion for patient care will contribute to the continued success of our clinic.

About East Montgomery Animal Hospital

For over 8 years, East Montgomery Animal Hospital has proudly served the Montgomery community as a full-service animal hospital, offering:

  • Routine wellness care and vaccinations
  • Dentistry
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Diagnostics

Boarding Services

Our friendly, well-trained team includes three veterinarians who value collaboration, mentorship, and a positive work environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. The hospital features four exam rooms, ultrasound capabilities, and digital radiography, providing everything you need to practice confidently and efficiently.

Experience Southern Charm and Career Growth in Montgomery

Montgomery offers veterinary professionals an affordable, welcoming community with a rich history and vibrant culture. With a low cost of living, beautiful parks, and plenty of outdoor activities, it’s easy to enjoy a balanced lifestyle both on and off the clock. The city combines small-town charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow your veterinary career.

CareVet Offers You

  • Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
  • No negative accrual
  • 1:1 personalized career coaching
  • Lucrative bonus packages
  • Flexible scheduling

“True” paid time off (base and production)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance
  • Generous pet care perks
  • Access to a financial planning platform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time and allowance for professional development
  • Access to our doctor vacation program
  • And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about this position, please contact Olivia Dimicelli at 636-856-3100 (call or text), or by email at odimicelli@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Animal handlingMedical equipment operation

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

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26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

3
<$150k
3
$150k
1
$160k
1
$175k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Relocation assistance
90%
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Montgomery

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$157k
Typical market rent
$1,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Montgomery, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base salary plus production
No negative accrual
1:1 personalized career coaching
Lucrative bonus packages
Flexible scheduling
True paid time off (base and production)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match