Locum Veterinarian - Southwest Tennessee

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Regional Locum Veterinarian

Main Street Animal Clinic & Stateline Animal Clinic

We are seeking alocum veterinarian to support our hospitals in the greater North Mississippi / West Tennessee area.

This role will serve both Stateline Animal Clinic in Southaven, MS and Main Street Animal Clinic in Oakland, TN. These are two established practices located within convenient driving distance of one another.

This is a full-time relief position ideal for a doctor who easily connects with diverse teams and enjoys a dynamic caseload while maintaining schedule flexibility.

We're looking to hire a veterinarian who can confidently adapt to each hospital's culture and clinical flow, and who has hands-on experience in small animal general practice.

To be considered, you must be a licensed DVM (or have the ability to become licensed) in Mississippi and Tennessee. We proudly support dual state licensure for the right candidate. Veterinarians with 3+ years of clinical experience are encouraged to apply, though strong candidates of varying experience levels will be considered.

Get to Know Our Hospitals

2 community-focused hospitals within driving distance of each other

Primarily small animal general practice services

Collaborative, positive environments

Skilled and well-utilized support staff

Full in-house laboratory capabilities providing comprehensive diagnostic support for a wide range of medical and surgical procedures.

Strong emphasis on teamwork, efficiency, and quality patient care

Our teams are structured so that doctors can focus on practicing medicine while supported by capable technicians and client service professionals.

Full-Time Benefits

We are committed to supporting our doctors both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Competitive compensation ($115,000-$135,000)

Mileage reimbursement between locations

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Annual CE allowance with paid CE days

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development assistance

Paid license renewal fees and membership dues

Support for dual state licensure (MS & TN)

AVMA PLIT coverage

Additional voluntary benefits

If you enjoy a varied caseload, collaborating with multiple teams, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two thriving communities, we'd love to connect.

Join us and experience the flexibility of locum work with the stability, benefits, and support of two well-established hospitals committed to high-quality veterinary medicine.

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What does success look like in this role, and how is it measured?

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How does the company support work-life balance and employee well-being??

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