Associate Veterinarian Center Star Veterinary Services

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Center Star Veterinary Services. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture-backed by the support and resources of a national network.

is located in Killen, Alabama, a welcoming community in the scenic Tennessee River Valley. As part of The Shoals, Killen offers a peaceful small-town atmosphere with convenient access to cultural events, local amenities, and abundant outdoor recreation. It is an appealing option for Doctors seeking community, Southern hospitality, and a more relaxed pace of life.

Located in Killen, Alabama, Center Star offers small-town ease with convenient access to The Shoals' music, dining, and outdoor recreation throughout the Tennessee River Valley. At Center Star Veterinary Services, you'll also find a community-focused practice serving pets and families in Killen, Alabama.

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Center Star offers flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three- or four-day workweeks
• A 3/4/3 schedule
• A weekend-only schedule

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.

Compensation ranges reflect a full-time 40-hour workweek, and other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Full-time (40-hours) compensation structure: $130,000-$160,000
• Production bonus with no negative accrual option available
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $125,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding…