Veterinarian - Odenville, AL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Are you looking for a veterinary career where you feel valued, supported, and part of a true team? Join Branchville Animal Hospital, a trusted mixed animal practice with 4 full time doctors, nestled in the heart of a growing and scenic community just outside of Birmingham, AL in Odenville.
We are seeking a veterinarian to help us continue providing exceptional care to a growing team. With in-clinic services, house and farm calls, and a strong focus on teamwork and community, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted, long-standing part of the area for over 20 years.
- Veterinary Services & Technology
- We provide a wide range of medical, surgical, and wellness services, including:
- Preventive and wellness care
- General and advanced surgery
- Dentistry with dental X-ray
- Cold laser therapy
- Ultrasound diagnostics
- Electric equine dental float
- House and farm calls – a unique service in our area
- Team & Culture
- Strong collaborative culture — open case discussion is routine and encouraged
- Low turnover – employees stay because they love it here
- Good work-life balance with ample time off
- No emergency on-call — only check-ins on critical patients (typically 1–2 times every 4 weeks)
- Mentorship & Growth
- We welcome new graduates and offer strong mentorship, including:
- Case collaboration and shared diagnostics
- Shadowing and support with surgeries
- Encouragement of continuing education and professional development
- A truly collaborative environment where every team member’s opinion is valued
What's in It for You
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Dues and Liability Coverage
- Join Us!
If you’re passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and want to join a fun, dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Apply today to learn more about our amazing hospital and team!
Where We Are
Odenville, Alabama offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, all while being just a short drive from Birmingham. The town is family-friendly, with good schools, local parks, and community events that bring neighbors together. It’s an ideal place for those who appreciate rural charm and a relaxed lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and wellness care for a variety of animals in a mixed practice setting. Perform in-clinic services as well as house and farm calls to support the local community.
Requirements
The position is open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians who are passionate about collaborative care. Candidates must be willing to participate in a team-oriented environment with a focus on professional development.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama 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, 98% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Alabama | 34 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)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 - Odenville, AL at Vet Cor a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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