Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
Brandon Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in the welcoming community of Brandon, Mississippi. If you are looking for a supportive team, a loyal client base, and a great quality of life just outside a vibrant metropolitan area, we would love to meet you.
About Our Practice
Brandon Animal Hospital has proudly served the pets and families of Rankin County and the greater Jackson area for years. Our hospital is known for high-quality medicine, friendly service, and strong relationships with our clients and community.
We offer a collaborative environment where veterinarians can practice high-quality medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our hospital features modern equipment and a well-trained support staff dedicated to helping our doctors succeed. Whether you enjoy wellness care, dentistry, surgery, or diagnostics, you’ll have the resources and teamwork needed to practice excellent veterinary medicine.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus production-based bonuses
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
- Why Brandon, Mississippi?
Brandon offers the charm of a friendly Southern community with easy access to the amenities of a larger city. Located just minutes from Jackson, Brandon provides an ideal blend of small-town living and urban convenience.
- Veterinarians relocating to the area will find plenty to enjoy, including:
- Outdoor recreation: Ross Barnett Reservoir offers boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and scenic trails just a short drive away.
- Vibrant dining scene: Nearby Jackson features diverse restaurants, breweries, and local coffee shops.
- Arts and culture: Museums, live music, and performing arts venues provide year-round entertainment.
Family-friendly living: Brandon is known for excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community.
Weekend adventures: Easy access to New Orleans, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Memphis makes for great weekend getaways.
Join Our Team
At Brandon Animal Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with great people. If you’re looking for a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally while enjoying an outstanding quality of life, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out to learn more about joining our team.
Job Description
We Are Seeking a Veterinarian Who
- Is compassionate and client-focused
- Enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and their pets
- Works well within a collaborative team environment
- Is committed to high-quality medical care
- Is licensed or eligible for licensure in Mississippi
- Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals, including wellness exams, surgery, and diagnostics. They are expected to work collaboratively with the support staff and build long-term, compassionate relationships with clients.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)461 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Mississippi index 87.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Mississippi | 25 active | 4,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 998 in the last 30 days | 523 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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