Careers

Why Choose Sawmill?

As a cornerstone of the Laurel community for decades, Sawmill Animal Hospital has built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care that families trust. We offer a full spectrum of services, and we’re continually evolving to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

Our services include:

• General medicine and advanced soft tissue surgery

• Digital radiology and in-house diagnostics

• Dentistry and therapeutic laser

• Boarding, intensive care, and more

You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of experienced professionals who value collaboration, support, and excellence in patient care. Whether you're looking to lead cases, take on surgical challenges, or simply practice high-quality medicine with autonomy, you'll find the environment here empowering.

Discover Life in Laurel, Mississippi:

Home to HGTV’s Home Town, Laurel offers the charm of a small Southern town with the soul of a creative, welcoming community. Walk through historic neighborhoods, visit local galleries, and enjoy the vibrant downtown — all just a short drive from nature trails, lakes, and weekend getaways.

• Low cost of living and affordable housing

• Great public schools and family-friendly neighborhoods

• A strong sense of community and pride

• An ideal setting for work/life balance

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

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We’re looking for:

• 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences
   

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Externship Hours
• Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
• DVM Mentor Network
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

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