Veterinarian — 24/7 Emergency & General Care Team

Animal Medical Center of Hattiesburg; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a motivated veterinarian to join our Hattiesburg, MS hospitals. The role focuses on compassionate patient care, collaboration with a diverse team of doctors and technicians, and strong client communication.

We emphasize ongoing learning and professional growth within a supportive, family‑oriented practice. The position involves 24‑hour care and emergency services across our two locations, with opportunities to advance skills in surgery, rehabilitation,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AVMA‑accredited college or have passed the ECFVG or PAVE certification programs.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members.
• Interest in ongoing learning and professional growth within veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour and emergency veterinary care as part of a multi-doctor practice.
• Collaborate with doctors and licensed technicians to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Communicate treatment options and care plans clearly to clients and families.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Willingness to learn

Education

AVMA accredited college or equivalent

ECFVGC certification

PAVE certification

Job description

Animal Medical Center of Hattiesburg is the oldest veterinary clinic in Hattiesburg, MS originating in the 1950’s. The practice was purchased by Dr. John Mayfield in 1975. Animal Medical Center is a 11 doctor hospital is a full service, veterinary practice providing 24-hour care and emergency services.

Their second location, Petal Animal Clinic, provides small animal general practice services in nearby Petal, MS. Our collaborative teams of doctors are supported by experienced technicians, including 3 CVT’s. Our team members refer to each other as family.

Our hospitals offer the highest level of care in veterinary medicine, including:

* Surgical suite with monitoring equipment

* Laser Therapy

* Rehabilitation (Petal)

* Orthopedic Surgery (Hattiesburg)

We are seeking a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program . Our ideal candidate is excited to learn new things and be challenged. We are seeking a doctor who not only enjoys veterinary medicine and patients, but also working with the clients and our team.

About Hattiesburg:

Hattiesburg is home to the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. Hattiesburg is a vibrant college town as well as a warm small town. Also known as the Hub, Hattiesburg is just an hour drive from the MS Gulf Coast and about 2 hours’ drive to Jackson, MS; Natchez, MS; Mobile, AL; and New Orleans, LA. You can enjoy quaint shops, unique restaurants, and the best entertainment and events of the south whilst living in a great small town!

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:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. 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.