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Cat Care of Vinings
Atlanta, Georgia

Associate Veterinarian | Cat Care of Vinings | Atlanta, GA |Sign on Bonus!

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Practice

Cat Care of Vinings opened its doors in 2006 with a vision to provide top-quality feline healthcare. Cat Care of vinings is a feline-only, AAHA accredited, AAFP Cat Friendly Practice that serves the Vinings, Smyrna, and North West Atlanta communities.

We offer extensive wellness care, as well as comprehensive care for chronically ill patients, full digital radiography, echocardiography, ultrasound imaging (as well as US guided biopsies and aspirates), top of the line in-house laboratory diagnostics and gold standard oral health care (oral assessments, digital dental rads, FME, etc) and medical grooming procedures.

Position Purpose

  • Associate Veterinarian (Experienced DVM) – Cat Care of Vinings
  • Atlanta, GA | Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Opportunity

Love Cats? So Do We.

Position Summary

Cat Care of Vinings is seeking an experienced, full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established feline-exclusive practice in the Atlanta area. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values strong client relationships, and is confident performing routine soft tissue surgery.

Our team is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care in a collaborative and supportive environment where both patients and team members thrive. We take pride in practicing progressive medicine while creating a low-stress experience for our feline patients and their owners.

The ideal candidate is an experienced clinician who is comfortable working independently while also enjoying collaboration with an engaged veterinary team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, sound medical judgment, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience. Surgery experience is required, and an interest in continuing to grow professionally is highly valued.

Why You'll Love Cat Care of Vinings

  • Well-established feline-exclusive practice with an excellent reputation
  • Loyal, engaged client base
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to practice quality medicine with modern equipment and diagnostics
  • Surgery experience required with the opportunity to continue utilizing and expanding your skills
  • Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), CE allowance, paid licensure, professional dues, PTO, and more

Conveniently located in the desirable Vinings/Atlanta area, offering access to excellent dining, shopping, entertainment, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.
  • Active Georgia veterinary license (or ability to obtain).
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA and controlled substance registration.
  • Minimum of 3 years of small animal experience.
  • Proficiency in routine soft tissue surgery required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional, compassionate, and team-oriented.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently and over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with bonus incentive opportunities
  • Sign-on bonus opportunity
  • Flexible personal time away
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education and licensure reimbursement
  • Leadership and career development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental health and wellness resources
  • DVM Referral Program

If you're looking for a practice where you can build lasting relationships with clients, practice high-quality feline medicine, and become part of a team that truly enjoys working together, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality feline healthcare, including wellness care and comprehensive treatment for chronically ill patients. Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and utilize advanced diagnostic equipment to ensure a low-stress experience for patients.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Client Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian | Cat Care of Vinings | Atlanta, GA |Sign on Bonus! at Cat Care of Vinings a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k 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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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • On-site

Living in Atlanta

Rent affordability

21% of gross pay

Market rent compared with this listing’s advertised pay.

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

Peer group: veterinarian · veterinary medicine · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-09-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.

Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.

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About Cat Care of Vinings

Veterinary Services
Atlanta, Georgia

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus opportunity
Flexible personal time away
Flexible work schedules
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
Continuing education and licensure reimbursement
Leadership and career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)