Full-Time Urgent Care Veterinarian

NCVMA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

River Oaks Animal Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC, is seeking an experienced veterinarian for full-time urgent care. Enjoy rewarding emergency medicine with a four-day workweek, no overnights, and no on-call. You'll treat a variety of urgent cases in a modern 7,400-square-foot facility.

The right candidate loves fast-paced medicine, works well with a team, and is committed to high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining work-life balance.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited college.
• South Carolina license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in emergency/urgent care.
• Strong diagnostic, medical, and surgical skills.
• Confidence in triage, stabilization, and treatment of urgent cases.
• Proficiency in interpreting lab results and radiographs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent client communication and compassionate care.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff.
• Manage a variety of urgent and emergent cases in ER/urgent care.
• Provide triage, stabilization, and advanced treatment as needed.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and client communication.
• Support a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Client communication

Team player

Low Stress Handling

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

Love Emergency Medicine. Hate Emergency Hours?

Keep the medicine you love. Get your life back.

You love emergency medicine. The interesting cases. The problem-solving. The unexpected. The satisfaction of helping a critically ill patient and their worried family when they need you most.

But the overnight shifts? The weekends? The missed holidays? The constantly changing sleep schedule?

Maybe you're ready to break up with those.

At River Oaks Animal Hospital, we believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice your personal life to practice the medicine you love.

And we've got an opportunity that might be exactly what you're looking for.

A Growing Hospital. A New Opportunity.

River Oaks Animal Hospital is a thriving, independently owned, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Our hospital has traditionally combined exceptional general practice with daytime urgent care. And we love that model! It allows us to build lasting relationships with our patients while also being there when the unexpected happens.

But we're growing. And we've grown to the point where we can support a full-time veterinarian dedicated exclusively to urgent care.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who thrives on the variety and challenge of emergency medicine and wants to spend their days doing exactly that.

No routine vaccine appointments. No endless wellness visits. Just the interesting, challenging, sometimes unpredictable cases that made you fall in love with emergency medicine in the first place.

All the excitement of emergency medicine. With a schedule that lets you actually enjoy your life.

We've Got the Bells and Whistles.

We're not asking you to practice urgent care without the tools you need.

Our beautiful, modern 7,400-square-foot hospital was built with exceptional medicine in mind.

We offer:

• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory and diagnostics
• Fully equipped surgical and dental suites
• Advanced anesthesia and patient monitoring
• A fantastic, experienced support staff who are empowered to use their skills
• A collaborative team of veterinarians who genuinely enjoy working together
• An established daytime urgent care service with a growing caseload
• We believe in giving our doctors the tools, support, and freedom to do what they do best: practice great medicine.

And when you need a second opinion, an extra set of hands, or someone to bounce an idea off of? You've got a team right there with you.

Let's Talk About Your Life Outside the Hospital.

Because we think that matters just as much as your life inside it.

Imagine practicing challenging, rewarding veterinary medicine with:

• A four-day workweek
• No overnight shifts
• No weekends
• No on-call
• Major holidays off
• Competitive compensation with excellent earning potential
• Generous continuing education opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative, genuinely enjoyable work environment
• You’ll still get the interesting cases, the critical thinking, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

But you'll also get to have dinner with your family. Enjoy your weekends. Travel. Spend time with friends. Have hobbies. Sleep like a normal human being.

You can be an excellent veterinarian without making veterinary medicine your entire life.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys urgent and emergency medicine and is comfortable managing a variety of sick and injured patients.

Someone who loves the challenge of an unexpected case, values high-quality medicine, communicates well with clients, and enjoys being part of a team.

You don't need to be someone who wants to work alone or prove you can handle everything yourself.

Quite the opposite.

We're a group of people who genuinely like each other, support each other, and believe veterinary medicine is better when we work together.

We're looking for someone who feels the same way.

Independently Owned. Proudly Different.

River Oaks Animal Hospital isn't part of a corporate chain. We're veterinarian-owned and led, and we've worked hard to build a hospital where excellent medicine and a positive workplace culture go hand in hand.

We have high standards. We work hard. We laugh a lot. We support each other. And we genuinely care about the people who make our hospital what it is.

We're proud of the medicine we practice, the relationships we've built, and the culture we've created.

We want you to be part of it.

And Did We Mention Myrtle Beach?

Beautiful beaches. Sunshine. Boating. Golf. Great restaurants. Mild winters. And an incredible place to call home.

With your nights, weekends, and holidays free, you'll actually have time to enjoy everything the coast has to offer.

Ready for a Different Kind of Emergency Medicine?

If you're an ER veterinarian who still loves the medicine but is tired of the schedule, we'd love to talk.

You don't have to choose between a fulfilling veterinary career and a fulfilling personal life.

At River Oaks Animal Hospital, we believe you can have both.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary college.
• Current South Carolina veterinary license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in emergency, urgent care, or a fast-paced general practice setting.
• Strong diagnostic, medical, and surgical skills with the ability to manage a variety of urgent and emergent cases.
• Confidence in triage, stabilization, and treatment of sick and injured patients.
• Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic testing, including laboratory results and radiographs.
• Ability to work efficiently, prioritize cases, and make sound medical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent client communication skills, including the ability to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and financial considerations with compassion and clarity.
• Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.

The Right Fit for Our Team

• A collaborative veterinarian who genuinely enjoys working alongside other doctors and skilled support staff.
• Someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and the unpredictable nature of urgent care medicine.
• A compassionate professional who understands that exceptional client service is just as important as excellent patient care.
• A team player who values a positive workplace culture, mutual respect, and open communication.
• Someone who takes ownership of their cases while recognizing the value of asking for help and sharing knowledge.
• A veterinarian who works efficiently without compromising patient care.
• A commitment to Low Stress Handling and minimizing patient stress.
• A great sense of humor, a positive attitude, and a desire to enjoy coming to work!