Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

DVM Focus; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Professional liability coverage

Continuing education opportunities

Mentorship

Employee assistance resources

Employee pet discounts

Career growth opportunities

Partnership potential

Job summary

DVM Focus in the Memphis metro area is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a well-established companion animal practice. This full-time role offers a broad general practice caseload and a collaborative team focused on quality patient care.

We welcome both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with mentorship provided. The position features market-based compensation ($110,000–$175,000) and flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Active Tennessee veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Interest in continued clinical and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive medicine for companion animals.
• Diagnostic workups and case management.
• Routine surgery.
• Dentistry.
• Same-day sick visits.
• Client education and communication.
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Memphis Metro, Tennessee
$110,000–$175,000 | Full-Time

Looking for a general practice where you can practice quality medicine, work alongside an experienced team, and still have room for life outside the hospital?

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established companion animal practice in the Memphis metro area. This opportunity offers a varied general practice caseload, flexible scheduling, mentorship, and a collaborative environment focused on quality patient care and professional growth.

Experienced veterinarians and newer DVMs are both encouraged to explore the opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Your caseload may include:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• General medical care
• Diagnostic workups and case management
• Routine surgery
• Dentistry
• Same-day sick visits
• Client education and communication
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff

You’ll have room to continue developing your clinical interests while practicing within a supportive, team-oriented environment.

What They’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active Tennessee veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Interest in continued clinical and professional development

New graduates are encouraged to apply, and mentorship is available.

Compensation & Benefits

Market-based compensation range: $110,000–$175,000, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, clinical skill set, and compensation structure.

The overall opportunity may also include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid professional liability coverage
• Continuing education opportunities
• Mentorship and professional development
• Employee assistance resources
• Employee pet discounts
• Career growth opportunities
• Potential future partnership opportunity

Why This One Is Worth a Conversation

This is a strong option for a veterinarian who wants the breadth of general practice without sacrificing flexibility or professional development.

The practice welcomes doctors at different stages of their careers, making it worth considering whether you’re looking for mentorship as a newer DVM or a collaborative environment where you can bring established experience.

DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7325