Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$110K - $150K
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
About the Role
Mirror Lake Animal Hospital is looking for a passionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated team in Villa Rica, GA. This is an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional veterinary care in a supportive, patient-centered environment where your expertise truly makes a difference — for pets and their families alike. Whether you are a new graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced DVM seeking a new opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough physical examinations and develop accurate diagnoses for companion animals
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for medical, surgical, and preventive care cases
- Perform routine surgical procedures with precision and care
- Interpret diagnostic results including lab work, radiographs, and other imaging
- Educate and communicate with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive health
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with practice standards
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution
- Active veterinary license in Georgia or eligibility to obtain one
- Experience in small animal medicine and surgery preferred
- Strong diagnostic, clinical, and surgical skills
- Excellent communication and client relations abilities
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and professional demeanor
- DEA license or ability to obtain one
About Us
Mirror Lake Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in veterinary care for the Villa Rica, GA community, delivering compassionate and high-quality medical services to beloved pets. Our clients return time and again because they know their animals are in skilled, caring hands. Our team thrives in a collaborative, positive workplace culture where every staff member is valued and supported.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
- Includes call
Living in Villa Rica
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $287k
- Typical market rent
- $1,841/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.