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Spanish Fort, AL

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Experienced Associate Veterinarian | Collaborative Team, Exceptional Support Staff, Flexible Four-Day Work Week
Associate Veterinarian
Spanish Fort Animal Clinic | Spanish Fort, Alabama
At Spanish Fort Animal Clinic, we believe great medicine starts with a great team.
We're seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our growing practice on Alabama's Eastern Shore. Demand for veterinary care in our community continues to grow, and we're looking for a veterinarian who wants to step into an established caseload while working alongside a collaborative team known for its strong culture, experienced support staff, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded GP veterinarian who enjoys a mix of wellness care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery while working alongside experienced doctors who value collaboration, teamwork, and high-quality medicine. Our doctors enjoy the autonomy of practicing medicine their way while benefiting from a supportive environment where ideas, knowledge, and case discussions are freely shared.
Why Spanish Fort Animal Clinic?
Culture matters.
At Spanish Fort Animal Clinic, we've built a collaborative and supportive environment where veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service team members work together toward a common goal: providing exceptional patient care and client service.
You'll be supported by an experienced technical team, including a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), allowing you to focus on patient care, practice efficiently, and enjoy your career without feeling rushed. We believe the right support structure enables veterinarians to provide better medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our doctors work together, support one another, and enjoy practicing medicine as a team. Whether you're discussing a challenging case or simply looking for another perspective, you'll find experienced colleagues who are approachable and collaborative.
Practice Highlights 
• Established small animal practice with a loyal and growing client base
• Growing demand and strong community presence
• Collaborative team of experienced veterinarians
• Experienced technical team, including a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
• Skilled veterinary assistants and client service professionals
• Digital radiography, including dental radiography
• In-house laboratory capabilities
• Ultrasound access
• Flexible scheduling and four-day work week options 

About the Role
We're seeking a veterinarian who is comfortable practicing comprehensive general medicine and performing routine soft-tissue surgery independently. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting client relationships while managing a diverse caseload that includes wellness care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. Additional interests and advanced skills in dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound, internal medicine, or other areas of veterinary medicine are welcomed and supported.
This position is being added to meet growing client demand and provide greater access to care for our community. You'll step into a busy, established practice with the support needed to be successful from day one.
Qualifications 
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Alabama
• Experience in companion animal general practice
• Comfortable performing routine surgical procedures independently
• Strong communication and client relationship building skills
• Commitment to high quality, patient centered medicine
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset 
Compensation & Benefits 
• Competitive base salary plus production compensation
• Paid time off
• Paid continuing education days and annual CE allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and wellness resources
• Licensure, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available 
Life on Alabama's Eastern Shore
Spanish Fort offers an exceptional quality of life with access to Mobile Bay, Gulf Coast beaches, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. Conveniently located near Mobile and Pensacola, the area offers the best of coastal living while maintaining the feel of a close-knit community.

Join Our Team
If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative practice with an outstanding support team, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to practice high quality medicine in a growing community, we'd love to connect with you.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
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:
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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. 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.

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  • Flexible Schedules

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NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.

Dr. Elise Frank, Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital, Long Beach

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