Associate Veterinarian

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Weekend-only, three- or four-day, and rotating 3/4/3 schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $130K–$160K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K 

Position Overview

Join PetVet 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. 

Center Star Veterinary Services 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. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

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. 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

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. 

What We Offer

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 

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Amy Younes at  for additional information about our data practices.