Associate Veterinarian | Paid Relocation Assistance Available
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Company Description
- B & A Animal Hospital
- Associate Veterinarian | Boaz, Alabama |
Are you an Associate Veterinarian looking for a community practice where you can manage your cases independently and build lasting client relationships?
At B & A Animal Hospital in Boaz, Alabama, you’ll practice companion animal veterinary medicine with in-house diagnostics, ultrasound and recently installed X-ray equipment. Temporary housing is available while you search for a home. This full-time opportunity requires a DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary program and an active Alabama veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
Who We Are
B & A Animal Hospital provides medical, surgical and preventive veterinary care to companion animals in Boaz and the surrounding community. Our hospital combines wellness visits, diagnostic workups and treatment with boarding and grooming services.
Our approach to veterinary medicine brings together diagnostic assessment and clear communication with pet owners. In-house testing, ultrasound and X-ray help inform care, while ongoing appointments give our veterinarian opportunities to develop relationships with patients and their families.
This is a small-practice setting where your day-to-day clinical presence matters. You’ll work with technicians and support staff to coordinate patient care and help clients understand their pets’ health needs.
Job Description
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will:
- Provide medical, surgical and preventive veterinary care to companion animals.
- Perform wellness examinations, vaccinations and preventive health assessments.
- Diagnose and treat medical conditions using available testing and imaging.
- Develop treatment plans and explain recommendations to pet owners.
- Perform surgery and provide follow-up care.
- Coordinate with technicians and support staff throughout the patient visit.
- Build long-term client relationships through clear communication and continuity of care
This role is suited to a veterinarian who is comfortable managing cases independently, including being the sole veterinarian on site at times. It offers the opportunity to become a consistent clinical presence for clients in a community veterinary hospital.
This role is suited to a veterinarian who is comfortable managing cases independently, including being the sole veterinarian on site at times. It offers the opportunity to become a consistent clinical presence for clients in a community veterinary hospital.
Learn more about our hospital
What We Offer Veterinarians
- Temporary housing: Accommodation is available during your relocation while you search for a home.
- Saturdays closed: Enjoy Saturdays away from the hospital.
- Diagnostic resources: In-house diagnostics, ultrasound and recently installed X-ray equipment.
- Client relationships: Opportunities to care for patients over time and become a familiar resource for their owners.
- Life in Boaz, Alabama
A veterinary career in Boaz can come with time outside work spent exploring Sand Mountain and nearby Lake Guntersville. Fishing, boating and hiking offer ways to enjoy the outdoors, while High Falls Park provides another destination for a day out.
Boaz brings together small-town living, local shops and a community setting. Huntsville and Birmingham offer additional options for city outings and amenities. If you’re considering a move for your next Associate Veterinarian role, temporary accommodation can support your transition while you explore the area and find a home.
Apply today to learn more about joining our team.
Qualifications
- DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary program Active or eligible Alabama veterinary license
- Strong communication skills and a genuine love of animals and people
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians alike are encouraged to apply — mentorship available
*Salary range based on experience, ideally $120,000 - $140,000 plus production with NO negative accrual. Sign on bonus up to $75,000 and paid relocation!
Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, 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.
Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 140000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while managing cases independently. They are responsible for building long-term client relationships and coordinating patient care with the support staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$140k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)436 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$146k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Alabama | 31 active | 3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 73% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 948 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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