Veterinarian - Experienced
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Good Hands Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative small-animal practice in Athens, Georgia. We offer a supportive team environment, a manageable schedule, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
Our spacious hospital features four exam rooms, a private consultation/euthanasia room, a large open treatment area, and boarding and grooming services, with future renovations already planned. Our doctors have access to digital X-ray, ultrasound, and therapeutic laser.
- What You’ll Love About Good Hands
- 100% small-animal practice
- Walk-in/work-in and drop-off appointment capabilities
- Close-knit, collaborative team that values open communication and support
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
- 30-minute appointments for both wellness and sick visits
- Practice offers soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures
- 1–2 technicians/assistants per DVM, including three credentialed technicians
Schedule: 4 weekdays per week, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Rotating Saturdays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Rotating limited on-call support for boarding patients if the care team needs veterinary guidance or an emergency arises
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you personally and professionally, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Competitive compensation including a significant sign on bonus
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Continuing education support
- Professional dues and licensing support
- Employee pet-care discounts
- Paid time off
- Wellness and professional development resources
What's in It for You
If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive team, excellent clinical resources, and a schedule that leaves room for life outside of work, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Good Hands Veterinary Hospital!
Where We Are
Life in Athens
Athens combines the energy of a vibrant college town with a welcoming community and plenty to enjoy outside of work. The hospital is conveniently located minutes from Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia, providing easy access to local restaurants, entertainment, outdoor activities, and everything the Athens area has to offer.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will perform wellness and sick visits, soft tissue surgeries, and dentistry procedures for small animals. They will also collaborate with a team of technicians and assistants to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of managing a small-animal caseload. They should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and providing guidance to support staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 94% have no call, 94% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $120k (middle half $118k–$135k)34 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia | 71 active | 3,369 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Georgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 44% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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- No weekends
- Includes call
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Athens
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $329k
- Typical market rent
- $1,782/mo
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.3
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
BEA 2024 · Athens-Clarke County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.