Veterinarian (DVM) – Mixed Animal Associate

Wilkes County Veterinary Services; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO starting day 1

$ CE allowance + 3 CE PTO days

DEA, state licensure, AVMA liability保险

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Opportunities to deepen interests—s做ry

Job summary

Wilkes County Veterinary Services in Washington, Georgia is seeking a Veterinarian (DVM) – Mixed Animal Associate to join a growing team. You’ll provide medical, surgical, and emergency care across species, with supportive colleagues in a community-minded clinic.

The role offers variety, autonomy, and growth opportunities, including hands-on large animal work and rotational on-call duties. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a true rural practice setting.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and Georgia license or eligible.
• Experience in mixed-animal work or strong large-animal interest for new grads.
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care.
• Team player in a collaborative, community-oriented clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and emergency care for multiple species.
• Conduct physical exams; diagnose and treat medical conditions; manage routine and complex cases.
• Perform surgeries, including farm and field surgeries.
• Deliver preventive care—vaccines, nutrition counseling, herd health, parasite control.
• Complete farm calls and participate in shared on-call duties.
• Work closely with technicians, assistants, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records in our practice management system.
• Build strong client relationships with owners who value your expertise.

Skills

Small animal care

Large animal care

Client communication

Surgery

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Veterinarian (DVM) – Mixed Animal Associate

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Washington, Georgia

Description

Love both small and large animals? Want your work to matter in a rural community that truly appreciates you?

Wilkes County Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinarian (DVM) – Mixed Animal Associate to join our growing team in beautiful Washington, Georgia.

If you’re looking for variety, autonomy, supportive colleagues, and a caseload that keeps every day exciting, this role is for you.

Why Wilkes County

Why Join Wilkes County Veterinary Services?

• True Mixed-Animal Practice: Work with small animals (dogs, cats), cattle, small ruminants, and occasional equine.
• Supportive, Low-Drama Culture: Enjoy mentorship, collaboration, and a tight-knit team that has each other’s backs.
• Real Work-Life Balance: Standard hours (M–F 8:00–5:30, Sat AM) with a reasonable, flexible on-call rotation.
• Community-Focused Medicine: Become the trusted veterinarian for generations of local families and farms.
• Beautiful Rural Setting: Quiet living with quick access to Augusta and Athens.
• Opportunities to Grow: Expand your skills in surgery, bovine medicine, small ruminants, or your own special interests, supported by CE and an experienced team.

https://wilkescountyvet.com/

What You'll Do & Who You Are

What You’ll Do

• Provide medical, surgical, and emergency care for multiple species.
• Conduct physical exams; diagnose and treat medical conditions; manage both routine and complex cases.
• Perform surgeries, including farm and field surgeries.
• Deliver preventive care—vaccines, nutrition counseling, herd health, parasite control.
• Complete farm calls and participate in shared on-call duties.
• Work closely with skilled technicians, assistants, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records in our practice management system.
• Build strong client relationships with owners who genuinely value your expertise.

Who You Are

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree / VMD or equivalent, with a Georgia license (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experienced in mixed-animal work or a motivated new graduate with strong large-animal interest.
• Communicative, compassionate, and confident treating varied species—from cats to cattle.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, community-oriented clinic.

Excited about hands-on large animal work and willing to participate in rotational on-call duties.

Community, Role, and Benefits

Our Community

Washington, Georgia is a scenic, historic town in Wilkes County. Nestled in rural east-central Georgia, it’s the perfect mix of peaceful country living with convenient access to larger cities. Here, you’ll practice meaningful medicine in a place that values relationships, trust, and balanced living.

Why This Role Stands Out

Many mixed-animal practices offer either overwhelming caseloads or inconsistent support. At Wilkes County Veterinary Services, we combine:

• diverse species work,
• mentorship and teamwork,
• flexibility and life balance,
• and a community that truly appreciates its veterinarians.

This is a place where you can grow without burning out.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Generous PTO starting day 1
• $2,500 CE allowance + 3 CE PTO days
• DEA, state licensure, AVMA membership & liability insurance fully covered
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities to deepen your interests—surgery, bovine, small ruminants, and more