Associate Veterinarian

About the role

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, compassionate veterinary care
• Work in a 9,500 square foot hospital consisting of eight exam rooms, with a dedicated comfort room
• Treat two exam rooms exclusively for felines
• Operate in separate surgery and dental suites
• Utilize state-of-the-art equipment, including a surgical laser, dental radiographs, ultrasound, digital radiographs, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, and excellent anesthesia monitoring

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in South Carolina or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Qualifications

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective time management and organizational skills

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Compensation, Health & Well-being, Professional Development, and Benefits
• Compensation: Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
• Health & Well-being: Includes innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources), 401k retirement savings plan with company match, health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services, paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional Development: Offers Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days, opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program, and access to WOOF University.

Pay

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Schedule

Full-Time Cases

Community

Myrtle Beach, located on the northern coast of South Carolina, is a great vacation destination for the entire Southeast. Spend the day relaxing on the Beach, shopping at Broadway at the Beach, or golfing on one of the many local courses. Then, top your day off with a great meal at one of the local restaurants. Myrtle Beach hosts over 600 fine arts events annually, as well as numerous conferences and festivals. Enjoy Brookgreen Gardens, the Conway Riverwalk, or Murrells Inlet MarshWalk if you want some nature. There is something for everyone in Myrtle Beach.