Associate Veterinarian - Beachside Practice, Relocation

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Pawleys Island (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + production

Relocation bonus $10,000

Health, dental, vision, ancillary, 401

PTO and work-life balance

CE/licensing/DEA/insurance dues

Job summary

Pawleys Veterinary Hospital on Pawleys Island, SC, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide medical and surgical care for patients in a multi-doctor practice. You will maintain high-quality client communication and lead clinical care with support staff and state-of-the-art diagnostics.

Relocation bonus of $10,000, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, 401K), and a schedule with a weekday off and rotating Saturdays are offered along with CE/licensing support.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of South Carolina (or eligible for temporary license).
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, empathy and compassion, and outstanding collaboration with the Pawleys Veterinary Hospital family.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of our patients.
• Maintain good client relationships through effective communication regarding their pets’ health and medical needs.
• Medical records are maintained accurately and estimates are presented to clients in advance of care.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of South Carolina (or eligible for temporary license)

Job description

Hospital Name: Pawleys Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Pawleys Veterinary Hospital, located onPawleys Island, South Carolina,is less than 5 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the South Strand!We have a large number of excellent restaurants, a river walk, and a marsh walk all within a 15-20-minute drive.North of town, Brookgreen Gardens has a zoo, a collection of world class outdoor sculptures, elaborate gardens, and hosts a variety of cultural events throughout the year.Across the street, Huntington Beach State Park is home to a large campground, Atalaya, a Moorish-style castle, walking trails, wetlands and a beach with lifeguards during the summer season.It is a favorite location for bird watchers year-round and alligators can be easily found during the warmer months.If you are looking for more attractions, Myrtle Beach is just a short 30-minute drive north and Charleston, with all its culture and history, are just 90 minutes south of town.

Perhaps the best part of Pawleys Island is its small town, laid back atmosphere, even during the height of the summer visitor season.The schools K-12 are highly rated and are all within a 2.5-mile radius of each other.Pawleys Island is known for being arrogantly shabby.

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will enjoy:

• Base Salary + production
• $10,000 relocation bonus
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage & 401K
• Attractive PTOand a work schedule that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
• A weekday off and rotating Saturdays (half-day) are possible with a typical work schedule.
• After hour emergencies are referred to a local emergency clinic –no after-hours call is required.
• $2,500 allowance and time off for CEand State licensing, DEA, liability insurance and association membership dues are also provided.

Our multi-doctor practice enjoys the support of a well-trained and highly utilized technical support staff along with high-quality diagnostic, treatment, and surgical equipment, allowing you to practice in an encouraging, supportive environment.To provide our gold standard quality of medicine, we are equipped with a full array of diagnostic tools and services including:

• Idexx in-house analyzers
• Paperless Records

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of our patients.This includes maintaining good client relationships through effective communication regarding their pets’ health and medical needs.Medical records are maintained in an accurate manner and estimates are presented to clients in advance of care, as appropriate.The Associate Veterinarian is considered a member of the hospital’s leadership team and is therefore responsible for helping to promote the hospital’s core values and culture.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of South Carolina (or eligible for a temporary license pending a permanent license)
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• excellent verbal and written communication, ability to be empathetic and compassionate, and outstanding collaboration with other members of the Pawleys Veterinary Hospital family