Part Time Associate Veterinarian - Smith Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 123,984,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing incentives up to $50,000

Competitive salary & production bonus

CE stipend

Licensing dues reimbursement

401(k) participation

Team member pet discounts

Emotional wellbeing support (Calm app,

EOE

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers’ Smith Animal Hospital in Perry, GA is seeking a Part-Time Veterinarian to join a locally led care team supported by national resources. You’ll provide compassionate medical care, conduct comprehensive exams, diagnostics, and procedures, and maintain accurate medical records in a well-equipped hospital.

The role emphasizes work-life balance with flexible hours and a consistent home hospital assignment.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited college
• Active state veterinary license
• DEA registration required
• At least 1 year of veterinary practice experience
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Team player with good communication

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties including prescribing medications
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Weekly priorities with Hospital Manager
• Monitor protocols from intake to discharge
• Attend daily rounds when possible
• Participate in practice management updates and training

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

DVM or VMD from an accredited college

Current state veterinary license

DEA registration

1+ years veterinary practice experience

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Idexx lab suite

On-site Pharmacy

Job description

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first
  

You care for pets. We care for you.
Position Overview
Care for pets. Maintain balance and flexibility. Nurture ongoing care.
Join our team as a Part-Time Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. You'll enjoy flexibility while working alongside a locally led care team supported by national resources.
Whether you're balancing family commitments, pursuing personal interests, or simply seeking a more sustainable pace, we're here to support you. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged without sacrificing balance, connection, or continuity of care. We're flexible, open to conversation, and committed to understanding your availability and goals—and building a schedule that works for both you and the hospital.
Smith Animal Hospital in Perry, Georgia has been a fixture in the community and serving the surrounding area since 1950. We pride ourselves on the strong and trusting partnerships we build with our clients while also having a zero tolerance policy for verbal abuse or mistreatment of our staff. We have worked hard to develop a culture where providing the best care and service to our patients is an everyday priority.
Expert veterinary care with a well-equipped hospital including but not limited to:

• Well-established client base
• Modern, up to date facility
• 2.5 support staff to DVM ratio
• Full time RVT with multiple other assistants eligible for their boards
• Digital radiography and ability to send studies out for specialist review
• Dental radiology. Our technicians have taken additional outside training to obtain images accurately and efficiently
• Ultrasound
• Full Idexx laboratory suite including Procyte, Catalyst, Sedivue, and Coags
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Well Equipped Surgery Suite
• Multiparameter monitoring including capnography
• No after-hours on call! We have a local ER for patients who need after hours care
• Top-notch staff in a collaborative team. Multiple staff members have been tenured at the practice for over 5 years
  

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
• Competitive Salary and Production Bonuses - no negative accrual option available
• CE stipend
• Licensing and dues reimbursement
• 401(k) participation
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• A supportive home hospital environment, backed by national resources and a strong Culture of Care
  

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
  

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
  

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you.
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