Associate Veterinarian

INTRODUCTION Paws on the Plains Animal Urgent Care was designed to bridge the gap between traditional daytime general practice and high-cost 24/7 emergency centers. Operating out of a 3,500 sq ft freestanding facility, our business model is built entirely on referral integrity. We provide walk-in triage and efficient medical relief for non-life-threatening urgent cases. We do not offer wellness care, long-term chronic disease management, major surgeries, or overnight hospitalization. We act strictly as an extension of the local GP's office, transferring 100% of our cases back to their primary DVMs along with their medical records. We are seeking an experienced, confident Associate Veterinarian to step into a key operational role alongside the co-founder and Medical Director. Because you will be managing shifts independently right out the gate, this position requires a clinician with strong diagnostic instincts who is comfortable running a floor solo. You will be supported by a highly leveraged technical team, maintaining a minimum 4-person floor crew at all times to maximize efficiency. SCHEDULE This position features a highly consistent shift structure: Hours: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Rotation: Alternating 3-day and 4-day work weeks shared symmetrically with the medical director CLINICAL SCOPE We know what we are, and more importantly, we know what we aren't. Our medical boundaries are explicit: Outpatient Focus : We treat acute, non-life-threatening urgent conditions (e.g., ear infections, acute vomiting/diarrhea, toxin ingestions, minor traumas, urinary blockages). Procedural Only : No major surgeries are performed in this facility (no splenectomies, GDVs, or pyometras). Clinical procedures are limited to minor soft-tissue repairs, abscess management, and laceration suturing. Zero Hospitalization : We do not hospitalize patients overnight or manage long-term medical stays. Built-in ER Safety Valve : Through our relationship with Auburn University CVM ER Services, true critical emergencies or patients requiring intensive, continuous overnight monitoring are stabilized and referred directly to their Level I facility. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Efficiently triage walk-in cases and provide compassionate, decisive medical care. Guide technical staff on diagnostic collections, imaging, and treatment applications. Efficiently complete and transfer comprehensive SOAP notes and diagnostic packages back to the primary DVM. Maintain a collaborative, positive workplace culture. QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA-accredited school. Active Alabama state veterinary license. Experience : Minimum of 1–2 years of autonomous clinical experience in high-volume General Practice or Emergency Medicine. You must possess the confidence to run a solo outpatient shift efficiently. COMPENSATION Production-Driven Earnings : Compensated at 22% of gross production (Targeted first-year average of $120,000 – $140,000+ with rapid upside potential as case volumes mature). Continuing Education : Minimum $3,000 annual CE allowance plus dedicated time off. Health & Wellness : Primary medical insurance is NOT provided however dental and vision insurance options are available. Short term disability and life insurance are included Retirement : 401(k) program with employer matching. PRIMARY CONTACT Jonathan Tubbs View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr