Veterinarian

Advance your veterinary career in Center Point, AL, with compensation up to $130,000. Join a respected, community-focused small-animal practice that also welcomes exotic and pocket-pet cases in a supportive, growth-minded environment.

The Hospital

This long-established, community-orientated hospital is known for compassionate care, a loyal client base, and strong local reviews. The team blends the best of general practice with case variety, offering small-animal medicine alongside optional exotic and pocket-pet care. Clinicians benefit from medical autonomy, hands-on mentorship, and a culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Facilities include a surgical suite, dental setup, digital radiography, in-house laboratory, laser therapy and rehabilitation modalities, an in-house pharmacy, and on-site boarding/daycare. The support team of skilled technicians and client service professionals helps ensure efficient workflows and a positive, patient-first experience.

Location

Set just outside Birmingham, Center Point, AL, offers suburban convenience with fast access to major city amenities. It is an affordable, well-connected community with family-friendly parks, local schools, and a calendar of community events.

• About 20 minutes to downtown Birmingham, with quick access to big-city dining, culture, and air travel
• Excellent highway connectivity via I-59/I-20, I-459, and state routes AL-75 and AL-79
• Attractive cost of living with median owner-occupied home values around $151,700 and median household income near $56,417
• Strong broadband adoption (about 93% of households), supporting flexible and hybrid lifestyles
• Stable local population around 16,400, with approximately 65,000 in the immediate trade area and 100,000 within a 10-mile radius
• Family-friendly parks, walking trails, sports fields, amphitheater, farmers market, and year-round community events
• Local elementary through high-school options within Jefferson County Schools
• Ongoing regional growth, including recent industrial investment such as a major heavy-truck assembly facility

Benefits

• Up to $50K Signing Bonus Available!
• Production bonus program with no negative accrual
• Continuing education allowance with paid licenses and professional dues
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Student loan assistance

The Role

• Provide comprehensive small-animal care across wellness, preventive medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery
• Optional involvement with exotic and pocket-pet cases, supported by experienced staff and appropriate resources
• Perform and interpret diagnostics, including digital radiography and in-house laboratory testing
• Develop and communicate individualized treatment plans and deliver excellent client education
• Collaborate with a cohesive medical and support team to uphold high clinical standards and a positive practice culture
• Participate in quality improvement, case reviews, and mentorship where appropriate

Requirements

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• License to practice in Alabama (or eligibility to obtain)
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Strong communication skills and a client-centered, compassionate approach
• Interest in exotic/pocket-pet care welcomed but not required