Managing Veterinarian at Family Pet Care (Up to $50k Sign on Bonus)

Practice

At Family Pet Care, we are dedicated to discovering the root of your pet’s health concerns. Serving the pet owners of North Alabama, we aim to provide top-quality, friendly customer service backed by exceptional pet care. We treat your pet like family!

Position Purpose

Managing Veterinarian (MDVM)

Family Pet Care – Toney, AL

Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus

Family Pet Care is adding a Managing Veterinarian to our collaborative, well-established small animal practice. We’re excited to offer up to $50,000 in sign-on bonuses for the right DVM ready to step into a leadership role.

Family Pet Care is a small animal practice with a strong, team-focused culture. We currently have two full-time doctors supported by an efficient, loyal support staff. Our practice is spacious, well-organized, and designed to allow doctors to focus on practicing quality medicine while being supported by a capable team.

Our clients are friendly, trusting, and receptive to recommendations, making this an enjoyable place to practice.

Our services include preventative care, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and reproductive services. This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys hands-on medicine and is ready to lead while continuing to practice.

Why Family Pet Care

• Strong, experienced support staff

• Efficient workflows in a spacious facility

• Loyal, long-standing client base

• Opportunity to lead without losing hands-on medicine

• Team-oriented culture built on trust and collaboration

About the Area

Family Pet Care is located in Toney, AL, just under 30 minutes north of Huntsville. The area is known for its connection to science and innovation, with easy access to attractions like the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby hiking and biking trails, as well as boating on the Tennessee River. Downtown Huntsville offers live music, local restaurants, and a growing social scene — giving you the best of quiet living with city amenities close by.

Competencies

Leadership & Practice Fit

• Leads with professionalism, integrity, and a team-first mindset

• Communicates clearly and respectfully with clients, staff, and leadership

• Demonstrates strong medical judgment and confidence in surgery

• Supports a positive, collaborative work environment

• Adapts easily and stays solution-focused in a busy practice

Essential Responsibilities

The Role & Day-to-Day

• Provide high-quality medical care by examining and treating companion animals to diagnose illness or injury
• Perform surgical procedures and prescribe medications as needed
• Operate diagnostic equipment; collect and interpret diagnostic samples
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options
• Provide compassionate guidance for end-of-life care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Support day-to-day medical leadership of the practice while remaining primarily hands-on in clinical care
• Participate in light administrative oversight in partnership with practice leadership, with minimal non-clinical responsibilities

Requirements/Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Active (or ability to obtain) state veterinary licensure
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, respectful demeanor with clients and team members
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 25 lbs independently; over 25 lbs with assistance

Benefits Offered

Benefits Offered

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Relocation assistance available

If you’re ready to lead a great team, practice high-quality medicine, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to talk with you about joining Family Pet Care.

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