Veterinarian - Lafayette, TN
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Macon County Veterinary Hospital
Macon County Veterinary Hospital, located in Lafayette, Tennessee, is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established and respected veterinary practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a new or experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative environment where you can grow, thrive, and truly make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
About Our Hospital
Macon County Veterinary Hospital is a long-standing practice serving a loyal, community-oriented client base, open six days a week. Our facility is a large, well-maintained hospital with both interior and exterior updates and a separate boarding facility. Our hospital is equipped to support high-quality, efficient medicine with access to:
- Ultrasound
- Therapeutic laser
- Dental X-ray machine
- Surgical drill
The Position
- Open to new graduates, experienced or part- time doctors
- Strong mentorship available with one-on-one surgical training
- Team that values collaboration, respect, and community involvement!
- Summus laser therapy certification among team members
- 4-day work week
- Expanded appointment availability
- A consistent and diverse surgical caseload
- No after-hours or on-call requirements
What's in It for You
- We take care of our team with a comprehensive package, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid dues, licensure, and CE allowance
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and liability coverage
- And so much more!
If you’re looking for a practice that values teamwork, mentorship, and work-life balance—while still offering medical variety and growth opportunities— Macon County Veterinary Hospital would love to meet you.
Where We Are
Lafayette, TN is a small, close-knit town in Macon County, about 70 miles northeast of Nashville. It offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and affordable housing, making it attractive for those seeking simplicity and space. Lafayette is best suited for candidates who value small-town living, affordability, and a slower pace, and who are comfortable driving for work or amenities but also enjoy a wonderful community feel!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary medical care and perform surgical procedures for a diverse caseload. Collaborate with the hospital team to maintain efficient operations and support community-oriented client services.
Requirements
The role is open to new graduates as well as experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be willing to work in a collaborative, community-focused environment in Lafayette, Tennessee.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 94% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $120k (middle half $110k–$130k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee | 40 active | 3,191 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Lafayette, TN at Vet Cor a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
- Includes call
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lafayette
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $285k
- Median resident rent
- $896/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 96.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.