Associate Veterinarian | Ownership Opportunities
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
Southern Paws Animal Medical Center
Associate Veterinarian | Florence, South Carolina | $100K Sign-On Bonus | Future Ownership Opportunities
Are you a Veterinarian who values thoughtful medicine, supportive colleagues and opportunities to grow?
At Southern Paws Animal Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina, you’ll join a three-DVM small-animal practice offering a $100K sign-on bonus and future ownership options. This veterinary role requires a Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, and an active veterinary state license.
Who We Are
Southern Paws Animal Medical Center is a general practice and small-animal veterinary hospital serving the Florence community. Our veterinary team combines individualized patient care with compassion, clear communication and a culture of showing up for one another. Dedicated support staff and mentorship for new graduates help make collaboration part of the practice.
Our hospital provides general care, surgery and dentistry, with emergency and critical care capabilities. Veterinary resources include an in-house lab, digital radiology, Butterfly ultrasound, a surgical suite for complex and orthopedic procedures, a dental suite and therapeutic laser.
Job Description
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will:
- Practice general veterinary medicine for small-animal patients.
- Perform surgery and provide dental care within the hospital’s clinical services.
- Use laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging to guide patient assessment and treatment.
- Provide individualized care across routine appointments and more complex medical cases.
- Collaborate with fellow DVMs and dedicated support staff.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners about their pets’ care
This full-time or part-time role is ideal for a compassionate Veterinarian who values teamwork and is proficient in general medicine and surgery.
The role specifies a Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university; an active veterinary state license; a current DEA License or one obtained upon hire; and USDA Accreditation or accreditation obtained upon hire.
What We Offer Veterinarians
- S100K sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Student loan assistance.
- Future ownership options.
- New graduate veterinarian mentorship.
- Rotating Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
- Life in Florence, South Carolina
Florence offers a small-town feel with cultural arts, colleges, hospitals and nature trails to explore outside work. Whether you enjoy local food, outdoor activities or weekend beach getaways, the community offers ways to build a life beyond the hospital.
Access to I-95 and I-20 connects Florence with Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte, giving you options for exploring the region while making Florence home.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Apply today to learn more about joining our team.
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.
Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will perform general medical, surgical, and dental procedures for small-animal patients. They are also responsible for utilizing diagnostic tools and communicating effectively with pet owners regarding patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$163k)450 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$144k in purchasing power | South Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in South Carolina | 84 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on · loan repayment | South Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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