Associate Veterinarian | Paid Relocation Assistance Available

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$140k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Client communicationCase managementPatient care coordination

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$140kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)436 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$146k in purchasing powerAlabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Alabama31 active3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$75k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings948 in the last 30 days550 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Temporary housing available during relocation
Saturdays closed
In-house diagnostics, ultrasound, and recently installed X-ray equipment
Sign-on bonus up to $75,000
Paid relocation
Production with no negative accrual

Living in Boaz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$663/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gadsden, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.