Associate Veterinarian – Bowdon, Georgia

Supremesearchspecialists; Bowdon (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

CE allowance

Paid licenses & dues

Healthcare benefits

PTO

Job summary

Bowdon, Georgia-based veterinary practice is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.

The role offers base salary plus production bonus with no negative accrual, plus a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, CE allowance, paid licenses, healthcare, PTO, mentorship and career development support.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across a varied general practice caseload.
• Manage approximately 15–20 appointments per day.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and wellness visits.
• Provide preventive healthcare and vaccination recommendations.
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab testing.
• Perform general surgical procedures and dental care.
• Provide urgent care as needed and support occasional livestock cases.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

VMD or equivalent

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Bowdon, Georgia

Location: Bowdon, Georgia
Schedule: Flexible scheduling | Strong work-life balance
Practice: Small animal general practice + urgent care | Occasional livestock cases
Caseload: Approximately 15–20 appointments per day
Support: Approximately 2:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio
Compensation: Base salary (from $130,000 to $150,000) + production bonus | No negative accrual
Additional Incentives: Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance + DVM Long-Term Incentive Cash Program
Benefits: 401(k) match, CE allowance, paid licenses and professional dues, healthcare benefits, PTO, mentorship, and career development

About the Role

An established veterinary practice in Bowdon, Georgia is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.

The position offers base salary plus production bonus, no negative accrual, sign-on bonus availability, relocation assistance, and a DVM Long-Term Incentive Cash Program, alongside comprehensive benefits and professional development support.

Veterinarians typically manage approximately 15–20 appointments per day, with a varied caseload encompassing wellness care, general medicine, surgery, dentistry, and some urgent care. The practice primarily treats companion animals, with a small number of occasional livestock cases providing additional clinical variety.

With approximately two support staff members per doctor, veterinarians benefit from skilled technical assistance and a team structure designed to support efficient workflows and high-quality patient care.

The practice offers medical autonomy, flexible scheduling, mentorship, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, making this an attractive opportunity for a veterinarian looking to build a sustainable long-term career in general practice.

About the Practice

The practice is an established general and urgent care veterinary hospital in Bowdon, Georgia, providing comprehensive veterinary services to the local community.

The clinical caseload includes:

• Wellness and preventive medicine

• General medical care

• Surgery

• Dental

• Urgent care

• Diagnostic evaluation

• Long-term patient management

• Occasional livestock cases

Veterinarians have access to a range of modern diagnostic and treatment resources, including:

• Digital X-ray

• Ultrasound

• In-house laboratory capabilities

• Dental suite

• General surgical and treatment equipment

The hospital maintains a collaborative, teaching-focused, and high-touch environment, with an emphasis on personalized patient care and long-term client relationships.

Veterinarians are supported by skilled technicians, client service staff, and experienced leadership, while maintaining the medical autonomy to make appropriate clinical decisions for their patients.

Bowdon is a close-knit community in Carroll County near the Alabama border, offering a quieter, rural lifestyle with access to local businesses, community events, and surrounding countryside.

The city is also within driving distance of Carrollton and Atlanta, providing access to additional shopping, dining, entertainment, and other metropolitan amenities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across a varied general practice caseload.

• Manage approximately 15–20 appointments per day.

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and wellness appointments.

• Provide preventive healthcare and vaccination recommendations.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.

• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing appropriately.

• Interpret diagnostic findings and determine appropriate treatment recommendations.

• Perform general surgical procedures according to clinical experience and patient needs.

• Provide veterinary dental care and oral health recommendations.

• Manage appropriate urgent care presentations.

• Provide care for occasional livestock cases where appropriate.

• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments when clinically indicated.

• Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and long-term patient health.

• Build strong and lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records.

• Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and client service staff.

• Exercise appropriate medical autonomy while maintaining high clinical standards.

• Participate in continuing education and professional development.

• Contribute positively to a collaborative and teaching-focused practice environment.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university.

The successful veterinarian should have a compassionate and client-centered approach to veterinary medicine and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Strong communication and client education skills are important, alongside the ability to build long-term relationships with clients and their animals.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about patient care

• Compassionate and client-focused

• Collaborative and team-oriented

• Committed to continuous professional development

• A strong communicator

• Comfortable working across a varied general practice caseload

• Interested in developing long-term client relationships

• Comfortable exercising appropriate clinical autonomy

The practice's mentorship programs and teaching-focused culture provide additional support for veterinarians looking to continue developing their clinical skills and confidence.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers base salary plus production bonus, with no negative accrual and a range of additional financial, professional, and wellbeing benefits.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Base salary + production bonus

• No negative accrual

• Sign-on bonus available

• Relocation assistance

• DVM Long-Term Incentive Cash Program

• Annual incentive opportunities based on production

• Transparent production metrics

• Operational support designed to maximize earning potential

• Flexible scheduling

• Strong emphasis on work-life balance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Health insurance for eligible full-time employees

• Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees

• Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees

• Life insurance

• Mental health and wellbeing resources

• Generous continuing education allowance

• Paid veterinary licenses

• Paid professional dues

• Veterinary mentorship programs

• Tailored professional development

• Career pathing opportunities

• Generous paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Referral bonus program

• Medical autonomy

• Approximately 2:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio

• Skilled veterinary technician support

• Dedicated client service support

• Strong operational and leadership support

The combination of production-based earning potential, no negative accrual, flexible scheduling, mentorship, strong technical support, and a varied medical and surgical caseload provides an attractive environment for veterinarians seeking continued professional growth.