Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Who We Are
Coastal Animal Hospital in beautiful Brunswick, Georgia, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team! Whether you're an experienced DVM or a recent graduate looking for mentorship, we offer a welcoming, collaborative environment where you can practice quality medicine while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Why Coastal Animal Hospital?
Our recently renovated, 6,000-square-foot facility offers a modern, well-equipped environment designed to support excellent patient care. With two veterinarians and a dedicated support team, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and respected.
Practice Highlights
- Modern facility featuring six exam rooms, a spacious treatment area, and dedicated surgical and dental suites
- Advanced equipment including dental radiography, ultrasound, radiology, K-Laser, and Phovia light therapy
- In-house IDEXX diagnostics
- Manageable caseload of approximately 15–20 patients per veterinarian daily
- Supportive team culture that prioritizes collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance
- Structured new graduate mentorship, including hands-on surgical training, case discussions, and extended appointment times
A Schedule That Supports Your Life
- We understand the importance of balance outside the hospital. Our anticipated schedule includes:
- Four-day workweek
- No weekends! Closed Saturday and Sunday
- Hospital hours of 8 AM–5 PM
- Join Our Team!
- If you're looking for a practice where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your personal time is respected, we'd love to meet you!
- Apply today to learn more about joining Coastal Animal Hospital!
What's in It for You
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
- Competitive base salary with production opportunities
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
- Professional dues, licensing, and liability insurance coverage
- Employee pet care discounts
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Additional wellness and employee support benefits
Where We Are
Love Where You Live – Brunswick, GA!
Located along Georgia's beautiful coast, Brunswick offers a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to beaches, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Just 20 minutes from St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island, you'll enjoy coastal living without sacrificing convenience.
Explore historic downtown Brunswick's charming shops, restaurants, waterfront parks, and lively community events. Conveniently situated between Savannah and Jacksonville, Brunswick combines small-town charm, mild winters, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to patients while managing a daily caseload of 15-20 animals. Collaborate with the support team to maintain efficient hospital operations and participate in professional development activities.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates. Candidates must be prepared to work in a collaborative, on-site clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Practice 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 94% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Georgia | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All veterinarian listings in Georgia | 114 active | 4,767 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Georgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 44% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 74 in the last 30 days | 72 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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24 jobs · 5 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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$130k-$145kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,493 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Brunswick
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $248k
- Typical market rent
- $1,568/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 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.