$75,000 Sign On Bonus! | Veterinarian | Dyer County Animal Hospital |Dyersburg, TN
Listed compensation
USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Listing transparency4 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Practice
At Dyer County Animal Hospital, located in Dyersburg, TN, our mission is to provide the highest quality veterinary services to every client and patient. From the joy of new puppy/kitten visits to the sorrow of end-of-life care, our doctors proudly serve the pets of Dyersburg and the surrounding area, bringing their vast experience to every case they treat. Our doctors are supported by a wonderful staff who are equally as experienced and compassionate.
Position Purpose
Our 4-doctor practice is hiring an additional doctor in anticipation of a retirement later this year. We're trying to get a head start on this transition, so we're offering a Sign-On Bonus of $75,000 to get another doctor in here as soon as possible!
Whether you're an experienced doctor or just starting your career, our practice will encourage you to pursue your passions in veterinary medicine! Our building is outfitted with all the equipment you'll need including 4 exam rooms, inhouse labs and a large surgery suite.
We also encourage work with our local animal shelter, so you will get lots of soft tissue surgery experience And if mentorship is on your list, we're glad to share our knowledge and provide strong guidance to all!
For any veterinarians looking to practice in a great community, we encourage you to apply because you'll get the mentorship to grow!
About the area: Residents enjoy walks through the Historic Courthouse Square, exploring the Mississippi River Trail pathways and bikeways, and attending community events like the Main Street Farmers Market. Just a short distance away is Reel Foot Lake where you'll find the boating and fishing unmatched except for the beautiful sunsets! We're a great community to live, work, play and visit!
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries. Perform surgeries, prescribe medications, and provide counsel to pet owners on preventative and end-of-life care.
Requirements
Must possess a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited institution and appropriate state licensure. Candidates must be eligible for DEA/BNDD and possess strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Living in Dyersburg
Rent affordability
12% of gross payMarket rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $192k≈ 1.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $978/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.
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