Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons

Live Oak Veterinary Specialists; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Relocation assistance

4-day work week

401(k) with 4% match

100% employer-paid health, dental, and

Job summary

Live Oak Veterinary Specialists (LOVS) in Savannah, GA seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon to join a brand-new specialty and emergency hospital opening September 2026. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values autonomy and professional balance, with strong interdepartmental support.

The role offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, a 4-day work week, and comprehensive benefits designed to keep LOVS locally owned and employee-driven.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon preference.
• Demonstrated teamwork and autonomous practice in a specialty setting.
• Willingness to contribute to a growth-oriented, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical services for small animals with high standards of care.
• Collaborate across departments to coordinate patient care and caseload.
• Contribute to service development and hospital growth initiatives.

Skills

Board-certified surgeon

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Residency-trained Small Animal veterinarian

Job description

Small Animal Surgeon – Live Oak Veterinary Specialists (LOVS) - Opening September 2026!
Savannah, Georgia

Join a hospital built by specialists, for specialists.

Live Oak Veterinary Specialists (LOVS) is a new, independently owned specialty and emergency hospital opening in beautiful Savannah, GA. Created to provide exceptional, compassionate care and long-term professional fulfillment, LOVS is structured so surgeons and all clinicians receive the support, respect, and balance they deserve.

Founded by Jason King, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), cMAV, cVPP, MBA, LOVS is built on medical excellence, collaboration across services, and a commitment to remaining locally and independently owned. As a surgeon at LOVS, you’ll join a high-quality team designed to allow you to practice at your best — with strong interdepartmental support and leadership that truly understands the needs of specialists.

Now Hiring: Small Animal Surgeons (2 positions)
We are seeking board-certified Small Animal Surgeons or residency-trained Small Animal veterinarians who value teamwork, autonomy, and a positive, growth-oriented culture. You’ll have the opportunity to influence service development, collaborate across specialties, and help shape a hospital built intentionally to support specialty medicine.

Check us out here: www.liveoakvets.com

What We Offer Surgeons
Competitive Salary
Relocation assistance
4-day work week
401(k) with 4% match
100% employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance
CE allowance, PTO, and all license renewals fully covered
Tuition reimbursement and uniform allowance
ESOP transition — providing equity opportunities for doctors and staff and ensuring LOVS stays employee-owned and locally driven
Why LOVS?
Purpose-built specialty hospital designed by an experienced specialist
Culture centered on collaboration, medical excellence, and sustainability
Leadership that understands surgical workflow, caseload needs, and the realities of specialty practice
A beautiful coastal city known for a high quality of life and strong community