Careers at Fort Payne Animal Hospital
At Fort Payne Animal Hospital, our team of compassionate, hard-working and fun-loving people drive our success. We all have pets of our own and understand that pets are family members! We are accepting applications for new talent to add to our amazing team. Send us your resume and we’ll be in touch!
We look forward to connecting with you!
Fort Payne Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing, privately owned practice in beautiful Northeast Alabama.
Starting salary: $90,000 – 110,000, depending on experience, with potential for future buy-in and ownership.
We are looking for someone who loves veterinary medicine, enjoys building relationships with clients and their pets, and wants to become part of a practice and community for the long term.
This is more than simply filling an associate position. Dr. Bob Baker is beginning to plan for the next chapter of his career and would love to find a veterinarian who wants the opportunity to grow with the practice and potentially become an owner in the future. The right person will have the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Baker, develop their own interests within the practice, and eventually take on a larger role.
What Makes Our Practice Different
- Privately owned with strong roots in the Fort Payne community
- $90,000 – 110,000 starting salary based on experience
- Potential future buy-in and ownership opportunity
- Mentorship directly from Dr. Bob Baker
- Experienced, supportive team that works well together
- Strong focus on quality medicine and lasting client relationships
- Opportunity to work with a variety of exotic species including birds, reptiles, turtles, rats, and more
- A practice where your ideas, interests, and initiative are welcomed
- Opportunity to build something long-term rather than simply work a job
Our Equipment & Services Include
- High-definition digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Orthopedic procedures
- Surgical services
- Advanced dentistry
- In-house diagnostics
- Exotic animal medicine and care
We are also happy to support continuing education and encourage our veterinarians to develop or expand areas of medicine that interest them.
Who We’re Looking For
We would love to meet a veterinarian who is:
- Hardworking, motivated, and eager to grow
- Passionate about providing high-quality medicine
- A strong communicator who enjoys getting to know clients
- Team-oriented and positive
- Interested in building long-term relationships with patients, clients, and the community
- Excited by the possibility of eventually taking on a larger role within a privately owned practice
New graduates are welcome to apply. We are happy to provide mentorship and support as you grow into your career.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary: $90,000 – 110,000 depending on experience.
We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package for the right veterinarian. Benefits include [insert benefits here].
Most importantly, this position has the potential for future buy-in and ownership. Dr. Baker is looking for someone who wants to grow with Fort Payne Animal Hospital and could eventually play a significant role in the future of the practice.
Why Fort Payne?
If you enjoy the outdoors, a slower pace, and being part of a close-knit community, Fort Payne is a pretty special place to call home.
Located in Northeast Alabama near Little River Canyon National Preserve and DeSoto State Park, the area offers beautiful scenery, hiking, waterfalls, camping, fishing, and plenty of opportunities to get outside. Fort Payne also offers a more affordable cost of living while still being within driving distance of larger cities and everything they have to offer.
It’s a great place to put down roots, raise a family, and become part of a community.
A Chance to Build Something for the Future
Dr. Baker plans to transition toward retirement over the next several years and is looking for the right veterinarian to grow alongside him.
For the right person, this could be much more than an associate position. It is an opportunity to learn from an experienced veterinarian, become an important part of an established community practice, and potentially work toward ownership in the future.
If you’re looking for a practice where you can practice good medicine, know your clients and patients, continue learning, and have a real opportunity to shape your future, we’d love to hear from you.
Come meet the team and see what Fort Payne Animal Hospital is all about.