Veterinarian (DVM) – Mixed Animal Associate

Wilkes County Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinarian (DVM) – Mixed Animal Associate to join our growing team in beautiful Washington, Georgia. Work with small animals, cattle, small ruminants, and occasional equine in a supportive, low-drama environment that values work-life balance and community-focused medicine.

About the role

• True Mixed-Animal Practice: Work with small animals (dogs, cats), cattle, small ruminants, and occasional equine.
• Supportive, Low-Drama Culture: Enjoy mentorship, collaboration, and a tight-knit team.
• Real Work-Life Balance: Standard hours (M–F 8:00–5:30, Sat AM) with a reasonable, flexible on-call rotation.
• Community-Focused Medicine: Become the trusted veterinarian for generations of local families and farms.
• Beautiful Rural Setting: Quiet living with quick access to Augusta and Athens.
• Opportunities to Grow: Expand your skills in surgery, bovine medicine, small ruminants, or your own special interests, supported by CE and an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and emergency care for multiple species.
• Conduct physical exams; diagnose and treat medical conditions; manage both routine and complex cases.
• Perform surgeries, including farm and field surgeries.
• Deliver preventive care—vaccines, nutrition counseling, herd health, parasite control.
• Complete farm calls and participate in shared on-call duties.
• Work closely with skilled technicians, assistants, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records in our practice management system.
• Build strong client relationships with owners who genuinely value your expertise.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree / VMD or equivalent, with a Georgia license (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experienced in mixed-animal work or a motivated new graduate with strong large-animal interest.
• Communicative, compassionate, and confident treating varied species—from cats to cattle.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, community-oriented clinic.
• Excited about hands-on large animal work and willing to participate in rotational on-call duties.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Generous PTO starting day 1.
• $2,500 CE allowance + 3 CE PTO days.
• DEA, state licensure, AVMA membership & liability insurance fully covered.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities to deepen your interests—surgery, bovine, small ruminants, and more.

Schedule

Standard hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Saturday AM, with a reasonable, flexible on-call rotation.

About the community

Washington, Georgia is a scenic, historic town in Wilkes County. Nestled in rural east-central Georgia, it offers peaceful country living with convenient access to larger cities like Augusta and Athens. Here, you’ll practice meaningful medicine in a place that values relationships, trust, and balanced living.