Associate Veterinarian

Company Description

Practice surgery you love. Live in the Lowcountry, 30 minutes from Savannah, Hilton Head, and Beaufort.

Lowcountry Vets is looking for an experienced Associate Veterinarian with strong surgical skills to join our team in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

Our Ridgeland hospitals care for pets and families throughout Jasper County, and our doctors are part of a growing group of Lowcountry Vets hospitals across Ridgeland and Bluffton, with a team that treats every patient like family.

If you're a seasoned clinician who wants more time at the surgical table and a place to live that people vacation to, we'd love to talk.

About the Role

Join a respected, growing practice where your surgical skills will be put to good use and valued.

A surgery-focused caseload. Our hospitals handle routine and emergency surgery, from spays and neuters to mass removals and wound repairs, with thorough pre-anesthetic screening on every patient. We're looking for a doctor who can take on more complex cases with confidence and independence.

• A full range of general practice, from wellness visits to urgent care
• Full- or part-time schedule available
• Weekday hospital hours (Monday through Friday) with weekends off
• Competitive salary + production, relocation assistance, and a full benefits package
• A collaborative team of doctors, technicians, and support staff across multiple locations
• Room to shape how surgery is done in our hospitals, with support to build the equipment and protocols you want

Why Ridgeland and the Lowcountry?

Ridgeland is known as "The High Point of the Lowcountry," and it's an easy home base for some of the best places on the East Coast.

Three great destinations, each about 30 minutes away. Savannah's historic squares, Hilton Head's beaches and golf, and the oak-lined streets of Beaufort are all within easy reach, and Bluffton is only about 18 minutes down the road.

A sportsman's paradise. Jasper County's rivers, freshwater lakes, and tidal creeks are great for fishing, boating, and kayaking, and the area is known for deer, quail, and boar hunting.

Real Lowcountry wildlife. The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is home to alligators and waterfowl, and Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and Hunting Island State Park are close by for birding, beaches, and trails.

Beaches whenever you want. Hilton Head's Coligny Beach and Forest Beach offer swimming, biking, and dolphin cruises, and Hunting Island State Park is about 35 miles away.

Small-town charm in town. Walk the Blue Heron Nature Trail around a 3-acre lake, visit the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, or take the kids to Harold Turpin Park's splash pad and treehouse.

Festivals and farmers' markets. The Gopher Hill Festival takes over the first Saturday in October, the Jasper Jamboree comes in February, and the town farmers' market runs Fridays and Saturdays from April to December.

Big-city food and culture a short drive away. Savannah's River Street, restaurants, and famous St. Patrick's Day celebration are right up the road.

Room to breathe. Ridgeland is a quiet, growing town right off I-95, so you get the unhurried pace of small-town living with everything nearby.

Job Description

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Active and unrestricted South Carolina veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
• A whole-patient philosophy and genuine commitment to individualized care
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit

Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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