Veterinarian - Lafayette, TN

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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

SurgeryAnimal Care

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)458 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee42 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS 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 listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 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
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.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs · 6 employers
2
<$120k
3
$120k-150k
3
$150k-180k
2
$180k-210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs · 6 employers
Sign-on bonus
100% this job
CME allowance
80%
401k / retirement match
70%
Relocation assistance
50%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$200k
#2

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$130k-$185k
#3

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$130k-$160k
#4

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$120k-$150k
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
4-day work week
No after-hours or on-call
Mentorship
Surgical training

Living in Lafayette

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k
Median resident rent
$896/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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