Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Looking for the next step in your veterinary career? We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join us at Sunset Animal Clinic, a trusted practice serving West Columbia since the 1980s, serving small animals and exotics!
Just minutes from downtown Columbia—a vibrant university town with a lively arts and music scene, great restaurants, sports, and year-round outdoor activities—you’ll enjoy a low cost of living, mild winters, and a welcoming community.
Our 7,000 sq. ft. clinic features 5 exam rooms, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and a brand-new dental station.
What You Can Expect
Flexible Scheduling: Full-time doctors typically work four 10-hour days (8 AM – 6 PM), with part-time options available (2–3 days/week). No Saturday hours.
Minimal On-Call: One weekend a month to check on patients staying in the clinic!
Growth Opportunities: Our doctors and staff regularly expand their knowledge of exotics, dentistry, internal medicine, and updated treatment protocols.
Supportive Team Culture: Our staff thrives on teamwork, continuous learning, and outstanding client communication. We offer mentorship for new graduates, including longer appointment times and collaborative case discussions.
We’re Looking For
An associate veterinarian (new graduate or experienced) who values teamwork, client service, and quality medicine.
- Interest in exotics or internal medicine is a plus, but not required.
- A flexible, collaborative approach to patient care.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with sign-on bonus!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO + paid CE with annual allowance
- Professional dues, licensing, and liability coverage provided
- Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities to grow in exotics, dentistry, and internal medicine
Leadership and Growth Potential
Ready to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment? Join us at Sunset Animal Clinic, where medicine, mentorship, and community come together.
Where We Are
Columbia, South Carolina, blends Southern charm with modern opportunity. With affordable living, a lively arts and dining scene, and quick access to lakes, rivers, and beaches, it’s a great place to work and call home.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to small animals and exotic pets within a collaborative clinic environment. Participate in team-based patient management, client communication, and ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, ranging from new graduates to experienced professionals. A strong interest in internal medicine or exotics is preferred, along with a commitment to teamwork and client service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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)). 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, 90% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in South Carolina | 75 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad at Sunset Animal Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- Includes weekends
About Sunset Animal Clinic
Benefits & Perks
Living in West Columbia
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $235k
- Typical market rent
- $1,558/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.7
- 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 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.