Associate Veterinarian
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Bluffton, South Carolina
- 7 days ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Job Description
Introduction
Our client is a progressive small-animal hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their expanding team. This multi-location practice provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, with an emphasis on wellness, preventive medicine, and client education. With ten veterinarians across their locations, they offer a broad, supportive clinical environment where both new graduates and experienced DVMs can thrive. The practice is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care and offers a unique blend of conventional and holistic services, including in-home appointments and telemedicine.
Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering a predictable weekday schedule with no weekend hours required. The incoming veterinarian may choose a full-time or part-time arrangement depending on their preferred work-life balance. There are no after-hours responsibilities, ensuring a healthy rhythm between clinical work and personal time.
Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for delivering high-quality preventive care, routine medicine, dentistry, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery for canine and feline patients. With a strong emphasis on wellness plans for all life stages, the role includes educating clients on nutrition, preventive strategies, and long-term health. The hospital also incorporates holistic modalities, reproductive services, in-home visits, and telemedicine into its care model. This position is open to both experienced doctors and new graduates who value collaboration, communication, and a patient-centered approach. The role offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic, wellness-focused environment that values both medical expertise and meaningful client relationships.
Practice Details
The practice is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment technologies, allowing veterinarians to deliver comprehensive care. Facilities support wellness and preventive services, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, reproductive services, holistic and herbal medicine, urgent care, exotic pet support, and telemedicine. The culture prioritizes compassion, clear communication, and a positive client experience, ensuring pets and their families feel supported at every stage of care.
Team
The incoming veterinarian will join a talented team of ten DVMs supported by a highly skilled and compassionate group of technicians, assistants, and client service staff. The hospital emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and a collaborative approach that allows doctors to practice confidently while feeling supported by colleagues who share a commitment to exceptional veterinary care.
Candidate Requirements
- Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
- Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
- Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so
About Tempus Recruitment
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The Package Competitive Salary- Competitive Compensation
- Sign On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Student Loan Assistance
- Future Ownership Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Medical Autonomy
- Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
- Paid CE Allowance
- Professional Dues
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Job ID: 515597834
Originally Posted on: 3/31/2026