Veterinarian - Experienced- Calhoun, GA

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

About the Role:

Animal Hospital of Gordon County is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our busy, established practice in Calhoun, GA. This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys a steady caseload, a supportive team, and the close-knit feel of a smaller practice.

Our hospital primarily sees small animals, with approximately 10% exotic cases, and is equipped with ultrasound and dental X-ray. The practice includes two exam rooms, a surgical suite, boarding kennels, and an open treatment area. Our treatment and lab spaces were recently remodeled with updated wet tables, improved lighting, and a more open, functional layout.

We pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and long-tenured team, with very little employee turnover. Doctors are well supported with approximately two technicians per DVM, allowing them to focus on providing quality care and building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

What You Can Expect

  • Established caseload averaging 20–25 patients per doctor each day
  • 2:1 technician-to-doctor support
  • Same-day appointments worked into the schedule
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • Paper-lite practice
  • Team bonding activities throughout the year

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who is comfortable managing a busy caseload and enjoys working collaboratively with a well-established support team. The ideal candidate values a family-style practice environment, strong client relationships, and being part of a team that has worked together for years.

What's in It for You

  • Competitive salary and production opportunities
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • CE allowance + paid CE days
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Licensing, professional dues, and liability coverage
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources

Veterinary Care Discounts and Additional Employee Perks

Ready to join an established practice with a loyal team, strong support, and no on-call responsibilities? We'd love to hear from you!

Where We Are

Located in the scenic foothills of North Georgia, Calhoun offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to both Atlanta and Chattanooga. Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, nearby hiking and outdoor recreation, local shops and restaurants, and an easygoing pace of life. With I-75 nearby, Calhoun is a great option for those looking for a close-knit community while still being within reach of larger cities and everything North Georgia has to offer.

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will manage a steady caseload of small animals and exotic pets while providing high-quality medical care. They will work collaboratively with a support team of technicians to perform examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian comfortable managing a busy, established practice environment. They should value a family-oriented culture and possess strong skills in client relationship building.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careExotic animal careSurgeryClinical diagnosticsClient communicationTeam collaborationPatient managementLaboratory procedures

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $125k–$163k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia65 active3,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 86% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusGeorgia healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,000 in the last 30 days509 the 30 days before (+96%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.3
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary and production opportunities
Generous sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
CE allowance + paid CE days
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid parental leave
Licensing, professional dues, and liability coverage

Living in Calhoun

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,605/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.