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Western Veterinary Partners
Southaven, Mississippi

Veterinarian | Stateline Animal Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $135,000

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Stateline Animal Clinic | Southaven, Mississippi

Experienced Veterinarian Opportunity | Leadership Influence | Flexible Scheduling

Stateline Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal veterinary practice in Southaven, Mississippi.

This is more than a traditional Associate Veterinarian role—it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing hospital, contribute to medical decision-making, and play an active role in fostering a positive, collaborative team culture. If you're passionate about practicing high-quality veterinary medicine while having a voice in how a hospital grows and evolves, we'd love to connect.

About Us

For more than 45 years, Stateline Animal Clinic has proudly served pets and families throughout northwest Mississippi and southwest Tennessee. Our team provides comprehensive companion animal care, including wellness services, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care.

We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining a culture built on teamwork, respect, communication, and professional growth.

The Opportunity

We're Looking for a Veterinarian Who Wants To

  • Make a meaningful impact on patients, clients, and team members
  • Help influence medical standards and clinical protocols
  • Contribute to the culture and continued growth of the hospital
  • Share ideas that improve patient care and hospital operations

Build Lasting Relationships Within the Community

  • Whether your interests include surgery, dentistry, client education, mentorship, or workflow improvement, you'll find opportunities to grow and contribute.
  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Companion Animal Care
  • Preventive Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Medical Protocol Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Veterinary Mentorship
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Leadership & Professional Development
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • What Sets Us Apart
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Strong teamwork and case collaboration
  • Open communication and supportive leadership
  • Skilled and experienced support staff
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive culture that values personal and family priorities
  • Focus on long-term career satisfaction
  • Professional Growth
  • Continuing education support
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Access to a Medical Advisory Board
  • Opportunities to contribute to hospital growth and development

What We're Looking For

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • All experience and skill levels welcome
  • Licensed veterinarian (or eligible for licensure) in Mississippi
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sound medical judgment and clinical confidence
  • Commitment to practicing high-quality veterinary medicine
  • Team-oriented mindset with a desire to contribute to hospital culture

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to continue growing clinically while also helping guide the future direction of a successful practice.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Up to $135,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
  • Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
  • Generous sign-on or relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development support
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage

Why Southaven?

Southaven combines the convenience of a growing metropolitan area with the warmth of a close-knit community. Located just minutes from Memphis, residents enjoy:

  • Excellent dining and entertainment
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Parks, recreation, and outdoor activities
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Easy access to regional travel and amenities
  • A strong sense of community

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a veterinary career where your expertise is valued, your ideas matter, and your impact extends beyond the exam room, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Stateline Animal Clinic as an Associate Veterinarian in Southaven, Mississippi.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide comprehensive companion animal care, including surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. They will also contribute to clinical protocols, hospital operations, and team culture to support the growth of the practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Mississippi. Strong communication skills, sound medical judgment, and a team-oriented mindset are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

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, 80% have no call, 96% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Southaven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$249k
Typical market rent
$1,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonus
Sign-on or relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time
Annual CE allowance plus CE days
Professional development support
Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage