Precious Paws Animal Hospital is proud to serve Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, Horn Lake, and the surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.

Our facility now features 9 exam rooms (up from 6) and a treatment area that has doubled in size. This expansion allows us to offer advanced veterinary services, including ultrasound, orthopedic surgery, and enhanced dental care.

Precious Paws Animal Hospital of Southaven, Mississippi, is eager to expand its team! We are looking for another DVM to practice high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine within the wonderful Lakeside community. We are a cutting-edge, full-service small animal practice that provides comprehensive medical and surgical services.

At Precious Paws Animal Hospital, we are committed to offering top-quality veterinary care. Our recent remodel and expansion have significantly enhanced our capabilities. With 9 exam rooms (up from 6) and a treatment area that has doubled in size, we can now provide a wider range of advanced veterinary services, including ultrasound, orthopedic surgery, and enhanced dental care.

We welcome DVMs of all experience levels! If you are a new or recent graduate, we are willing to provide all levels of desired mentorship with our personalized hybrid program. Our 6 DVMs are supported by a tremendous support staff of multiple RVTs, veterinary assistants, CSRs, and our practice manager. They are skilled and professional, ensuring our doctors always have a helping hand.

At Precious Paws Animal Hospital, we place a high value on learning and education. We are dedicated to maintaining a state-of-the-art hospital and ensuring our staff is trained in the latest medical advances. Our goal is to provide our patients with the very best veterinary care, and we believe that continuous learning is key to achieving this.

About the area: Southaven, Mississippi, is part of the Memphis, Tennessee, metropolitan area and is a growing community with small-town charm. It offers multiple attractions, including shopping, restaurants, entertainment venues, and recreational activities for all to enjoy.

Full and part-time positions available.

• Process: We want to make things easy on you! 1. Apply 2. Set up an initial call with the practice representative.  3. Schedule a visit to the practice to meet the team!  (We promise not to ask what your greatest weakness is!)
• A commitment to lifestyle focus: What is most important to you outside of veterinary medicine? We want to ensure a balance between your personal and professional priorities.
• Schedule: We offer a fixed 4-day work week and 1 Saturday a month with no on-call.
• Compensation: Let’s talk! Lay out your expectations upfront. We consider each candidate individually, taking into account their skills and experience, to offer compensation that allows you to live comfortably.
• PTO-3 weeks vacation/sick days that we don’t make impossible to use!
• Management: Maintain an open line of communication with your leadership team. You will be heard and taken seriously!
• Continued Education: Ample CE allowance and FREE internal CE opportunities, including wet labs!
• Professional growth support: Medical autonomy, support of new implementations brought to the practice, workshops, and retreats dedicated to professional development.
• Mentorship: We offer a 6-month+ hybrid program customized to new grads based on their competencies and clinical and non-clinical development needs. An onsite dedicated mentor is with you every step of the way!
• Helping Hands: Have an adequate number of skilled support staff by your side, with a 1:2 doctor-to-tech/assistant ratio. Focus on your patients, and let your techs do what they do best!
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, company-paid short-term disability, 401(k), and Roth(k). If enrolled, a monthly stipend to cover your individual health insurance premium is also included.
• We’ve got you covered: Liability coverage, State Licensure dues, DEA Registration, AVMA and state VMA memberships, and any other associated memberships will also be paid for should they become due during employment.

*Part-time benefits may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available