Veterinarian - Lafayette, TN
Compensation
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The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Who We Are
Macon County Veterinary Hospital
Macon County Veterinary Hospital, located in Lafayette, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established and respected veterinary practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a new or experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative environment where you can grow, thrive, and truly make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
About Our Hospital
Macon County Veterinary Hospital is a long-standing practice serving a loyal, community-oriented client base, open six days a week. Our facility is a large, well-maintained hospital with both interior and exterior updates and a separate boarding facility. Our hospital is equipped to support high-quality, efficient medicine with access to:
- Ultrasound
- Therapeutic laser
- Dental X-ray machine
- Surgical drill
The Position
- Open to new graduates, experienced or part- time doctors
- Strong mentorship available with one-on-one surgical training
- Team that values collaboration, respect, and community involvement!
- Summus laser therapy certification among team members
- 4-day work week
- Expanded appointment availability
- A consistent and diverse surgical caseload
No After-hours or On-call Requirements
Competitive compensation package with sign-on bonus!
What's in It for You
If you’re looking for a practice that values teamwork, mentorship, and work-life balance—while still offering medical variety and growth opportunities— Macon County Veterinary Hospital would love to meet you.
Where We Are
Lafayette, TN is a small, close-knit town in Macon County, about 70 miles northeast of Nashville. It offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and affordable housing, making it attractive for those seeking simplicity and space. Lafayette is best suited for candidates who value small-town living, affordability, and a slower pace, and who are comfortable driving for work or amenities but also enjoy a wonderful community feel!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and surgical care to a community-oriented client base. Collaborate with a team to treat pets and manage a diverse surgical caseload.
Requirements
Open to new graduates, experienced veterinarians, or part-time doctors. Candidates should be comfortable with small-town living and a collaborative team environment.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)458 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee | 42 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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