$75,000 Sign On Bonus! | Veterinarian | Dyer County Animal Hospital |Dyersburg, TN
Listed compensation
USD $100K–USD $150K /Yr.
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)449 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee | 42 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on | 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. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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About Dyer County Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Dyersburg
Rent affordability
13% of gross payMarket rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $192k≈ 1.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,117/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.
Peer group: veterinarian · veterinary medicine · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-10-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.
Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.