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Alliance Animal Health
Vicksburg, Mississippi

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Company Description

Animal Medical Clinic of Vicksburg is seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in the heart of historic Vicksburg. Whether you are an experienced doctor or a new graduate looking for mentorship, we offer an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in one of the South’s most unique river cities.

About Our Practice

At Animal Medical Clinic of Vicksburg, we are committed to providing high-quality medicine with a personal, community-focused approach. Our team values collaboration, client education, and compassionate care. We strive to create an environment where veterinarians can practice excellent medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why Vicksburg?

Located along the scenic Mississippi River, Vicksburg offers a lifestyle that surprises many first-time visitors. The city combines rich history, outdoor recreation, Southern hospitality, and affordable living in a way that is increasingly hard to find.

  • Veterinarians relocating from larger metro areas are often drawn to:
  • Significantly lower cost of living and affordable housing
  • Short commutes and less daily stress
  • Beautiful historic neighborhoods with character and charm
  • Access to boating, fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation year-round
  • A vibrant local food scene featuring authentic Southern cuisine
  • Family-friendly community atmosphere
  • Mild winters and warm climate
  • Easy weekend access to Jackson, New Orleans, and Memphis

Vicksburg is also home to the renowned Vicksburg National Military Park, riverfront attractions, museums, live music, local festivals, and a growing arts community. For veterinarians looking to escape the congestion and burnout of larger cities without sacrificing culture or amenities, Vicksburg offers an exceptional alternative.

Who We’re Looking For

We Are Seeking a Veterinarian Who

  • Values teamwork and client relationships
  • Practices compassionate, high-quality medicine
  • Communicates effectively with clients and staff
  • Has an interest in growing with the practice
  • Enjoys being part of a close-knit community

Job Description

We Offer

  • Competitive salary with production opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off and continuing education allowance
  • Licensing, dues, and professional memberships covered
  • Mentorship and support for newer graduates
  • Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
  • Dedicated and experienced support staff
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Qualifications

  • Full Time OR Part Time Veterinarian
  • Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
  • Proficient in general medicine and surgery
  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
  • 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 and surgical care to small animals while fostering strong relationships with clients and staff. The role involves collaborating with the team to maintain a community-focused practice environment.

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, 86% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Mississippi?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,582 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $123k–$159k)425 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMississippi index 87.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Mississippi27 active4,601 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 86% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,582 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
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<$110k
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$110k-150k
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$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

33 jobs · 8 employers
0
1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$64-$80/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with production opportunities
Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off and continuing education allowance
Licensing, dues, and professional memberships covered
Mentorship and support for newer graduates
Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
Dedicated and experienced support staff

Living in Vicksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$173k
Median resident rent
$820/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.