Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a hospital in South Carolina for an Associate Veterinarian to join a large, state-of-the-art small animal practice.

Open seven days a week, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, with weekend shifts designed for continuity of care and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM in good standing.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Weekend coverage and flexible scheduling may be required.
• Strong client communication and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of cases including wellness, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care.
• Provide diagnostics, pain management, hospice care, and integrative medicine.
• Prioritize client communication and deliver personalized, high-quality care.
• Contribute to a collaborative and mentoring-focused team environment.

Skills

Client communication

Clinical veterinary skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Surgical laser

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Dental radiography

Therapeutic laser

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Our client is a hospital hiring for an Associate Veterinarian to join their large, state-of-the-art small animal practice in South Carolina. This well-established, full-service hospital is equipped to handle a wide variety of cases, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic services in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This is a full-time position. The hospital is open seven days a week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Weekend coverage is part of the regular schedule, with shifts structured to ensure continuity of care and support work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This position is open to experienced veterinarians. The Associate Veterinarian will manage a broad range of cases including general wellness, internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. The role also includes responsibilities in diagnostics, pain management, hospice care, and integrative medicine. A strong focus is placed on client communication and delivering personalized, high-quality care to every patient.

The 9,500 sq ft facility features eight exam rooms, including two feline-only spaces and a dedicated comfort room. Advanced equipment includes a surgical laser, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, dental radiography, therapeutic laser, and anesthesia monitoring systems. Services offered range from acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to orthopedic and reproductive surgery, allergy treatment, intensive care, and wellness programs. The hospital is also approved for animal quarantine and provides in-house diagnostics and pharmacy support.

Team

The team consists of five DVMs supported by a highly capable and compassionate support staff. The hospital culture is collaborative and mentoring-focused, welcoming students and new graduates with structured support and professional development opportunities. The environment is progressive, team-oriented, and committed to both clinical excellence and a positive workplace experience.