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Alliance Animal Health
Florence, South Carolina

Associate Veterinarian | Ownership Opportunities

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$150k

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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

Emergency careClient communicationTeam collaboration

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$150kVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$163k)450 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$144k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in South Carolina84 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$100k sign-on · loan repaymentSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 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
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

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 6 employers
4
<$140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$160k
1
$185k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
Sign-on bonus
100% this job
CME allowance
82%
401k / retirement match
82%
Relocation assistance
55% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Medical Director - Relocation Assistance Available

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota, United States

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$100K sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student loan assistance
Future ownership options
New graduate mentorship
Rotating Saturdays
Closed on Sundays

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,613/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Florence, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.