Veterinarian

Job Description

Experienced Associate Veterinarian | Collaborative Team, Exceptional Support Staff, Flexible Four-Day Work Week

Associate Veterinarian

Spanish Fort Animal Clinic | Spanish Fort, Alabama

At Spanish Fort Animal Clinic, we believe great medicine starts with a great team.

We're seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our growing practice on Alabama's Eastern Shore. Demand for veterinary care in our community continues to grow, and we're looking for a veterinarian who wants to step into an established caseload while working alongside a collaborative team known for its strong culture, experienced support staff, and commitment to exceptional patient care.

This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded GP veterinarian who enjoys a mix of wellness care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery while working alongside experienced doctors who value collaboration, teamwork, and high-quality medicine. Our doctors enjoy the autonomy of practicing medicine their way while benefiting from a supportive environment where ideas, knowledge, and case discussions are freely shared.

Why Spanish Fort Animal Clinic?

Culture matters.

At Spanish Fort Animal Clinic, we've built a collaborative and supportive environment where veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members work together toward a common goal: providing exceptional patient care and client service.

You'll be supported by an experienced technical team, including a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), allowing you to focus on patient care, practice efficiently, and enjoy your career without feeling rushed. We believe the right support structure enables veterinarians to provide better medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Our doctors work together, support one another, and enjoy practicing medicine as a team. Whether you're discussing a challenging case or simply looking for another perspective, you'll find experienced colleagues who are approachable and collaborative.

Practice Highlights
• Established small animal practice with a loyal and growing client base
• Growing demand and strong community presence
• Collaborative team of experienced veterinarians
• Experienced technical team, including a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Skilled veterinary assistants and client service professionals
• Digital radiography, including dental radiography
• In-house laboratory capabilities
• Ultrasound access
• Flexible scheduling and four-day work week options


About the Role

We're seeking a veterinarian who is comfortable practicing comprehensive general medicine and performing routine soft-tissue surgery independently. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting client relationships while managing a diverse caseload that includes wellness care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. Additional interests and advanced skills in dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound, internal medicine, or other areas of veterinary medicine are welcomed and supported.

This position is being added to meet growing client demand and provide greater access to care for our community. You'll step into a busy, established practice with the support needed to be successful from day one.

Qualifications
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Alabama
• Experience in companion animal general practice
• Comfortable performing routine surgical procedures independently
• Strong communication and client relationship building skills
• Commitment to high quality, patient centered medicine
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset


Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary plus production compensation
• Paid time off
• Paid continuing education days and annual CE allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and wellness resources
• Licensure, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available


Life on Alabama's Eastern Shore

Spanish Fort offers an exceptional quality of life with access to Mobile Bay, Gulf Coast beaches, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. Conveniently located near Mobile and Pensacola, the area offers the best of coastal living while maintaining the feel of a close-knit community.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative practice with an outstanding support team, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to practice high quality medicine in a growing community, we'd love to connect with you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.