Associate Veterinarian

A few years ago, we asked a question: what if pets with problems that can't wait - but don't belong in the ER - had somewhere great to go? And what if the people providing that care actually loved their jobs? Today the answer is Truss Vet, with five veterinary urgent care clinics across North and South Carolina, a growing community of doctors, and more on the way.

At Truss Vet, we're on a mission to elevate the human-animal bond by removing barriers to compassionate, high- quality veterinary care. Our urgent care clinics are built for pets with non-life-threatening issues that don't belong in the ER but can't wait for a regular vet visit. The sweet spot between general practice and emergency care. We deliver exceptional medical outcomes while ensuring a better quality of life for our team. Yes, both. That's the whole point.

Here's where you come in: as a veterinarian at Truss Vet, you're more than a doctor. You're a clinical and cultural leader who sets the tone for patient care, client experience, and team well-being. You'll:

• Practice the highest standards of medicine while embracing a growth mindset
• Foster a collaborative, fun, work-hard/play-hard team environment
• Exceed client expectations with empathy, professionalism, and a touch of humanity
• Help shape the culture and care standards of a clinic - and a company - that's quickly becoming a standout in the industry

And here's the honest pitch on where we are: the ground floor is built, and the model works. What's left is the interesting part: new clinics, new markets, and a medicine-and-culture standard that's still being written by the doctors who show up now. You're not betting on an idea, you're advancing a proven model that still has tons of room to innovate.

You Won't Be Doing this Alone

Joining Truss Vet means joining a doctor community, not taking solo command of an island:

• A network of colleagues one message away - doctors across all our clinics consult, sometimes commiserate, and always celebrate together
• Real mentorship - structured clinical mentorship and coaching, not "my door is always open" hand-waving
• Medical leadership that practices what it preaches - our medical standards are built and supported by working veterinarians, not a binder from "insert your giant consolidator here."

Where this Can Go

We'd rather grow our leaders than rent them. Doctors at Truss Vet have real paths forward, and we invest in all of them:

• Advance your medicine - go deep, with mentorship, CE, and case complexity that keeps you sharp as a clinical veterinarian
• Medical Director - lead the medicine and culture of your own clinic
• Beyond - our organization is growing, and new doors are opening every day

No forced timeline, no "up or out." Just honest conversations about what you want and a company growing fast enough to make room for it.

You're a Great Fit if:

• Someone would describe you as proactive, detail-oriented, timely, organized, productive, analytical... and still a people person! Bonus points if you can move things with your mind!
• You have a growth mindset; you never stop learning, and you're constantly looking for ways to advance yourself, your career, and your team
• You want to work for a company with a big vision and ambitious plans for growth, and you want to help achieve that growth
• You want to make a difference in the world, have an impact on people's lives, and change the future of animal healthcare for the better
• You love working in teams and find that you're able to relate to people of all types (yes, people are gross, but you didn't choose vet med because you love animals and hate people)
• You're willing to "get your hands dirty." No task is beneath you; you're entrepreneurial and a servant leader
• You provide energy to the people around you because you're generally a happy, positive, optimistic person (after interacting with you, people feel energized, not drained)
• You are licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in South Carolina
• You have [1+] years in-practice experience ([ER experience preferred])
• You read our core values (below), and they overlap with your personal values

We Believe In:

• Excellence in medicine and the highest reasonable standards of care
• Providing our teams the resources to be happy and successful
• That every pet deserves to live its best life (except for that one chihuahua... jk)
• 3-day workweeks
• Going home on time
• No abusive noncompetes
• Building a supportive team that you want to hang out with even on your off days (but we'll never make you)
• Treating people like we want to be treated
• Compensation and benefits that help people live well
• Working hard and pursuing excellence while still having fun

A Little About Our Clinics:

For too long, veterinary hospitals have been off the beaten path, sequestered in old strip centers, or simply too hard to find. Pets have become family members - so why shouldn't veterinary clinics be located where family members shop, work, and dine? And why shouldn't veterinary teams get to work in beautiful, safe, and vibrant locations?

Every Truss Vet clinic is outfitted with industry-leading equipment - full in-house IDEXX diagnostics (CBC/chemistry, automated fecal/UA, digital cytology, on-site enzyme analysis), digital radiography, ultrasound, and fully cloud-based, mobile-friendly technology - inside a Fear Free-informed space with dedicated feline exam rooms, comfort rooms, and a modern aesthetic reflective of today's best healthcare environments. This isn't the clinic you're escaping from. It's the one you wish you'd been working in all along.

About Columbia

Our Columbia clinic opened its doors in March 2026 in the heart of Forest Acres - one of Columbia's most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, surrounded by local shops, restaurants, and a steady, pet-loving community right at our doorstep. In just a few months we've built a warm, collaborative team and a busy urgent-care practice, and we're growing.


Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, no negative accrual
• Health/vision/dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance
• 3 weeks PTO plus 5 holidays for full-time doctors
• A generous CE stipend with guaranteed coverage for 1 major conference per year
• Parental leave
• 401K + match
• Payment of all professional dues/licenses/association memberships/VIN/PLIT
• Commitment to professional and personal development through mentorship
• Pet care discounts and uniform allowance
• No boarding, grooming, or on-call!

Truss Vet Value Statements

Dare to Care - Doing what is easy isn't always right. Doing what is right isn't always easy. So we show up. We give a sh!t. Even when clients don't deserve our best, even when a conversation is uncomfortable, we approach situations with courage, empathy, and authenticity. "We care enough to have tough conversations and we handle tough conversations with care."

The Details Matter- Our standards are reflected in every detail, and those details matter. The client will never forget the hug you gave when they said goodbye to their best friend. That blanket may mean the difference between an hour of comfort for a pet versus an hour of fear. The smell or sight of a dirty rug may mean the difference between a great first impression versus skepticism of our entire team.

Truss One Another - To be accountable to the success of the team means we're accountable to the success of each other. We have our teammates' backs. We catch each other's mistakes. We challenge each other to improve and be the best versions of ourselves.

Bowl Half Full - Your dog doesn't go through life believing his bowl is half-empty. We see the good in others and in each other, we see opportunities in challenges, we meet discomfort with good humor, and when we find closed doors, we kick them open or make new ones.

Sound like your kind of place? Join a team that's passionate, positive, and committed to shaping the future of veterinary medicine - for pets, their people, and each other.