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Griffin Animal Care
Griffin, Georgia

Veterinarian | Griffin Animal Care

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Griffin Animal Care | Griffin, Georgia

Join a Collaborative, Community-Focused Veterinary Team

Griffin Animal Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our established small animal veterinary practice in Griffin, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Our hospital is committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care for dogs and cats while building lasting relationships with clients, patients, and team members. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or an early-career doctor looking for mentorship and growth, you'll find the support and resources needed to thrive.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals
  • Perform physical examinations, diagnostics, and treatment planning
  • Build strong client relationships through education and compassionate communication
  • Collaborate with experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
  • Utilize in-house diagnostics and modern equipment to deliver quality patient care
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture
  • Support wellness, preventive care, and long-term patient health
  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Companion Animal Care
  • Preventive Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Wellness & Preventive Care
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Fear-Free Handling Techniques

What We're Looking For

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Georgia
  • Passion for small animal medicine and client education
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to providing exceptional patient care

Schedule & Benefits

  • We believe in supporting our veterinarians both professionally and personally.
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
  • Full-time or part-time scheduling options
  • Four-day work week
  • No weekends
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Continuing education allowance plus paid CE time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Professional dues and liability insurance coverage
  • Supportive leadership and long-term career development opportunities

Why Griffin Animal Care?

  • Established and respected community veterinary hospital
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Strong focus on client relationships
  • Commitment to work-life balance and professional growth
  • About Griffin, Georgia

Located just south of Atlanta, Griffin offers the perfect combination of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, welcoming community atmosphere, local dining and shopping, outdoor recreation, and year-round community events.

Whether you're exploring nearby parks and lakes, enjoying local festivals, or taking a quick trip into Atlanta, Griffin provides an outstanding quality of life for veterinarians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.

Join Our Team

  • If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where collaboration, quality medicine, and work-life balance are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today to learn more about joining Griffin Animal Care as an Associate Veterinarian in Griffin, Georgia.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

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Griffin Animal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals while building strong relationships with clients. They will collaborate with the veterinary team to perform diagnostics, treatment planning, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia. A passion for small animal medicine and strong interpersonal skills are required for this collaborative role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Wellness careSurgical care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,071 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $125k–$163k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia65 active3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,071 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Griffin Animal Care at Griffin Animal Care 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 3,071 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
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$120k
1
$145k
2
$160k
0
$165k-180k
3
$180k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian - Medical Director in Georgia

$150k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian- Ojai CA

$130k-$160k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
Full-time or part-time scheduling options
Four-day work week
No weekends
No on-call responsibilities
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Continuing education allowance plus paid CE time

Living in Griffin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.