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Vet Cor
McCalla, Alabama

Veterinarian - McCalla, AL

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

If you’re searching for a collaborative and dedicated team, look no further! Our recently renovated, full-service small animal hospital in McCalla, AL, provides medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats. McAdory Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit team, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.

About Our Hospital

  • Recently renovated facility with 4 exam rooms
  • Fully equipped surgical suite
  • Spacious treatment area with 2 new wet tables
  • Upgraded dental equipment and a new dental light
  • New autoclave
  • IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasound

Digital Radiography

Our longstanding support staff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the hospital. We enjoy celebrating accomplishments, milestones, and birthdays together, creating a welcoming environment where team relationships matter. While our patients are primarily dogs and cats, we welcome an interest in expanding our exotic animal services.

This is an outstanding opportunity for veterinarians of all experience levels who enjoy connecting with clients and learning from others. Experienced doctors can contribute their interests and skills, and we would be happy to mentor a new graduate.

Our Approach to Mentorship

We provide personalized mentorship to help new graduates build confidence and develop their clinical skills through guidance from an experienced veterinarian and a knowledgeable support team.

New Graduates Benefit From

  • Shadowing and training tailored to individual needs
  • Hands-on guidance as they develop their approach to patient care
  • Opportunities to discuss cases and learn alongside and experienced doctor
  • Support from an experienced, knowledgeable team

What's in It for You

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including:

  • Medical benefits (health, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid dues, licensure, and professional liability coverage
  • Continuing education allowance and PTO
  • Vacation time for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • And more!

Where We Are

McCalla offers a relaxed setting with convenient access to Birmingham’s dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, where wooded trails, camping, and historic sites provide plenty of ways to enjoy time outside of work. With Birmingham and Tuscaloosa within reach, McCalla is a great place to enjoy both outdoor recreation and city amenities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats at a full-service hospital. Collaborate with a close-knit team to deliver high-quality patient care and engage with clients.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of working in a clinical setting. The role is open to all experience levels, including new graduates who are interested in mentorship.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Small animal medicineSurgeryDentistryLaboratory diagnosticsClient communicationExotic animal care

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, 94% have no call, 98% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Alabama34 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid dues, licensure, and professional liability coverage
Continuing education allowance and PTO
Vacation time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid parental leave

Living in McCalla

Median resident rent
$1,777/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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