Associate Veterinarian - Summerville, SC

Job Description

We're partnering with a growing, veterinarian-led group of small animal hospitals to recruit both a full-time and part-time Associate Veterinarian for one of their modern, purpose-built practices just outside of Charleston, SC.

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Unlike many larger organisations, this independently owned group is run by experienced veterinary professionals rather than private equity. Their philosophy is simple: give veterinarians complete clinical autonomy, surround them with exceptional support, and allow them to practise medicine the way they believe is best.

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This opportunity is with a thriving, recently built general practice that has experienced significant growth and is now expanding its clinical team. This is a genuine growth position, giving the successful veterinarian the opportunity to help shape the future of the hospital alongside an experienced Medical Director.

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The practice prides itself on creating an environment where doctors are trusted to make clinical decisions without production targets, corporate treatment protocols or restrictive formularies. Operational support, HR, payroll and administrative functions are handled centrally, allowing veterinarians to focus entirely on patient care.

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The hospital is fully equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, modern surgical facilities, cloud-based medical records and AI-assisted clinical note technology to reduce administrative time.

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Scheduling is built around the veterinary team rather than rigid corporate structures. As the hospital continues to grow, appointment lengths, surgery allocation and working patterns are discussed collaboratively to suit both the clinicians and the practice.

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The team also benefits from a collaborative profit-sharing model, where every employee shares in the hospital's success. Rather than rewarding individual production, the emphasis is on teamwork, patient care and supporting one another.

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In addition, each hospital is provided with a monthly patient advocacy fund that allows veterinarians to assist clients facing financial hardship, ensuring pets receive appropriate treatment without compromising medical standards.

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Key Highlights

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• Full-time and part-time positions available.
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• Guaranteed first-year earnings with additional guaranteed bonus.
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• Base salary from $140,000-$150,000 , with realistic total compensation of $180,000-$190,000+ through team profit sharing.
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• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus shared across the entire hospital team.
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• Complete medical autonomy with no production-based compensation.
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• Modern, purpose-built small animal GP hospital.
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• Digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory and fully equipped surgery suite.
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• AI-powered clinical note technology and cloud-based medical records.
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• Flexible scheduling designed collaboratively with the clinical team.
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• Monthly patient advocacy budget to support hardship cases.
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• Strong investment in technician support with continued staffing growth.
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• Unlimited approved professional development funding alongside standard CE.
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• Annual company-wide veterinary symposium focused on education, collaboration and culture.
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• Community-focused organisation with regular animal welfare initiatives and adoption events.
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About You

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• DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school.
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• Eligible for veterinary licensure in South Carolina.
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• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to apply.
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• Comfortable practising with a high degree of clinical autonomy.
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• Passionate about preventative medicine and building strong client relationships.
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• Enjoy working within a collaborative, supportive team culture.
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Benefits

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• Competitive guaranteed salary plus signing bonus.
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• Guaranteed first-year bonus.
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• Quarterly team profit-sharing programme.
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• 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance.
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• Generous PTO plus recognised holidays.
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• Excellent 401(k) employer matching.
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• Fully funded continuing education.
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• Unlimited approved advanced "Growth CE" funding.
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• Relocation assistance.
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• Wellness plans for personal pets.
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• Short and long-term disability cover.
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• Life insurance.
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• Accident and critical illness insurance.
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This is an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian looking to enjoy the freedom of private practice while benefiting from the stability, investment and support of a well-established, veterinarian-led organisation.

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Next Steps

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If you are interested, hit "Apply" or for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call the office at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

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