Associate Veterinarian – Flexible Scheduling Available | Hillcrest Animal Hospital

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Weekend-only, three- or four-day, and one-Saturday-per-month schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140K–$160K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100K 

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Hillcrest Animal Hospital. 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. 

Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee (near Memphis) is a flourishing, well-established veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and a supportive, collaborative environment for our team. Our large, fully equipped surgical suite accommodates both orthopedic and soft tissue procedures. Our talented support staff takes pride in addressing each patient’s needs using a full suite of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools, including: Abaxis suite for in-house diagnostics, Digital radiology, Ultrasound, Tonopen and Doppler blood pressure unit, Therapeutic laser, and Stem cell therapy equipment. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

Bartlett offers a relaxed suburban home base near Memphis, with easy access to renowned barbecue, live music, the Memphis Zoo, and plenty of outdoor recreation. Named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places in 2021, Memphis offers a vibrant arts and music scene and countless ways to enjoy life beyond work. At Hillcrest, you’ll also find: 

• A large, fully equipped surgical suite for orthopedic and soft tissue procedures 
• Advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, including digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and in-house testing 
• Nearby emergency and specialty partners, plus access to a board-certified radiologist who visits as needed to perform ultrasounds and echocardiograms, ensuring our patients receive top-tier diagnostic care 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

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

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule 
• A weekend-only schedule 
• A limited rotation of one Saturday per month 

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-hour) compensation structure: $140,000 - $160,000 
• Production bonuses with no negative accrual option available 
• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100,000 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster) 
• 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 hospital culture backed by national resources 

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Lynsey Dolce at  for additional information about our data practices.