Associate Veterinarian – South Central Mississippi
Pay as listed: $95k-$115k · South Central Mississippi, Mississippi · pays below the median of 351 Veterinarian listings (18th percentile).
Listed compensation
$95k-$115k
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian – South Central Mississippi
DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in South Central Mississippi for a veterinarian seeking a collaborative general practice environment with mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity to practice a broad range of companion-animal medicine.
This opportunity is well suited to an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate looking for mentorship and support while developing confidence and clinical skills.
The Opportunity
- The position includes a broad mix of general practice medicine, including:
- Wellness and preventive care
- Diagnostic and medical case management
- Routine and more advanced surgical procedures
- Long-term client and patient relationships
- Collaboration with fellow veterinarians and an established support team
The practice places an emphasis on quality medicine, teamwork, continuing education, and creating an environment where veterinarians can continue developing professionally.
What You Can Expect
- Supportive, collaborative practice environment
- Mentorship and ongoing professional development
- Continuing education support
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional liability coverage
- Professional dues support
- Opportunity for continued clinical and career growth
Qualifications
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in Mississippi
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Commitment to quality patient care
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach
- New graduates are welcome and mentorship is available.
- Additional details about the practice, team, compensation structure, schedule, and career opportunities can be discussed confidentially with DVM Focus.
- DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7361
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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 associate veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care, including wellness exams, diagnostic case management, and surgical procedures. They will also focus on building long-term relationships with clients and collaborating with the support team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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