Veterinarian
J895286 Jefferson Alabama USD130K/ Year
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
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Vacations
- Dental Insurance
- Professional Development Assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Non-compete
- Fear Free Practice
- Production % bonus
- 401k
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