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DVM Focus
Central Mississippi, Mississippi

Urgent Care Veterinarian | Central Mississippi

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$155k

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Job Description

Urgent Care Veterinarian | Central Mississippi

Looking for something between traditional general practice and emergency medicine? We’re highlighting a full-time Urgent Care Veterinarian opportunity in Central Mississippi for a doctor who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and treating patients who need timely care.

For veterinarians who like the clinical pace and case variety of urgent medicine but aren't necessarily looking for a traditional ER role, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time urgent care veterinary position for a doctor interested in evaluating and treating same-day and time-sensitive cases.

The opportunity may appeal to veterinarians who enjoy variety in their caseload, thoughtful clinical decision-making, client communication, and working collaboratively with a veterinary team.

There is also long-term professional growth potential, including partnership eligibility for qualified veterinarians.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
  • Current veterinary license in Mississippi, or eligibility to obtain one
  • Interest in urgent care veterinary medicine
  • Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine
  • Commitment to thoughtful, high-quality patient care
  • Veterinarians interested in expanding their experience in urgent care are encouraged to connect

Why This Opportunity?

Urgent care can offer an appealing middle ground for veterinarians who enjoy interesting cases and a faster clinical pace without necessarily wanting their careers centered around traditional emergency medicine.

But the job still has to fit you.

Schedule, medicine, team, compensation, location, professional development, and long-term goals all matter. DVM Focus starts by learning what you're looking for and determining whether an opportunity deserves a closer look.

If Central Mississippi is within the area you'd consider and urgent care sounds like it could fit the way you want to practice, we'd love to learn more about what matters to you.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7351

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.

Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will evaluate and treat same-day and time-sensitive cases in an urgent care setting. They will work collaboratively with a veterinary team to provide high-quality patient care and effective client communication.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and possess or be eligible for a Mississippi veterinary license. Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and a team-oriented approach are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Urgent Care Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings for work-life

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