Veterinarian

NVA General Practice; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Supportive team

Ideas welcome

Urgent care development

Job summary

Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital in Young Harris, Georgia, is seeking a Veterinarian to join a team dedicated to high-quality medicine across dogs, cats and exotics, with potential expansion into urgent care. The hospital offers a well-equipped facility, a supportive culture, and a schedule free of weekend work to maintain work-life balance.

You will have opportunities to influence service development, collaborate with a engaged team, and practice medicine you’re passionate about in the beautiful

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian or doctor of veterinary medicine.
• Interest in exotic animal medicine and diverse cases.
• Collaborative and team-oriented professional with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat dogs, cats and exotics; participate in surgery and dentistry as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to provide high-quality medicine.
• Develop and participate in urgent care services if desired.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Exotics

Surgery

Dentistry

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Hyperbaric oxygen chamber

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital | Young Harris, Georgia

No weekends. No burnout. Just great medicine, a supportive team, and a practice where your ideas are welcome.

Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinarian to join our team in beautiful Young Harris, Georgia. We see dogs, cats, and exotics and are open to expanding our services to include urgent care—making this an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to help shape the future of the practice.

Why You'll Love It Here

• No weekends! Enjoy a schedule that gives you real time away from the hospital.
• Set surgery days for each doctor, allowing you to plan your week and focus on the cases you enjoy.
• Dogs, cats & exotics — variety keeps every day interesting.
• Opportunity to develop urgent care services if that's an area you're passionate about.
• Positive, expressive & creative culture where team members are encouraged to share ideas and try new things.
• A team that values collaboration, communication, and having fun while practicing excellent medicine.
• Located in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, Young Harris offers an incredible outdoor lifestyle with hiking, lakes, waterfalls, and four-season scenery.

A Well-Equipped Hospital

• 4 exam rooms, including one dedicated feline-only exam room
• Dedicated surgery suite with surgical table
• Treatment area divided into three functional sections with 3 treatment tables
• Digital radiography with AI technology, including digital dental radiography
• Portable ultrasound
• Surgical laser
• Electrocautery
• Hyperbaric oxygen chamber
• IDEXX in-house laboratory

The Ideal Veterinarian

We're Looking For a Veterinarian Who Is

• Comfortable seeing dogs and cats, with an interest in exotic animal medicine
• Excited by variety and interested in practicing high-quality medicine
• Collaborative, communicative, and team-oriented
• Creative and willing to bring new ideas to the table
• Interested in surgery, dentistry, urgent care, or other areas of medicine they want to grow
• Experienced or a new graduate—we're happy to support the right person at any stage of their career

Come Practice Veterinary Medicine Your Way

At Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital, you won't be just filling a spot on the schedule. You'll have the opportunity to help shape the practice, contribute ideas, develop services you're passionate about, and work alongside a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

If you're looking for a veterinary career with no weekends, a positive culture, diverse cases, and room to grow, we'd love to meet you!