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Vet Cor
Savannah, Georgia

Veterinarian - Savannah, GA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Are you a compassionate veterinarian seeking a collaborative team and an amazing lifestyle in a beautiful coastal city? Join Central Animal Hospital, an established small animal practice in Savannah, Georgia, just steps from the creative and pet-friendly Starland District.

We are currently seeking a full-time experienced Associate Veterinarian to help us grow and continue our mission of delivering gold-standard medicine.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Located in a historic building with lofted ceilings, spacious lobby, and private courtyard
  • 4 oversized exam rooms (each with its own computer)
  • 2 treatment tables, 1 surgical suite
  • Digital X-rays, dental radiographs, ultrasound
  • 100% small animal (cats and dogs only)
  • Located in a dog-friendly town with walkways, parks, and year-round pet-focused events
  • Active with Southeastern Guide Dogs, Save A Life Rescue, and Renegade Rescue

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary plus sign-on bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • CE allowance, license and dues paid
  • Liability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / HSA options
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave, and holiday PTO
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Referral bonus program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Schedule: 4 weekdays, 8 AM – 6 PM

  • Every third Saturday, 8 AM – 12 PM
  • Dedicated weekly surgery day for new DVMs

About Savannah, GA

Enjoy life in one of the South’s most picturesque and historic cities. Savannah offers cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, gourmet dining, riverboat cruises, ghost tours, and easy access to the beaches of Tybee Island. This coastal city is rich in culture, art (home to SCAD), and endless pet-friendly activities.

About Central Animal Hospital

Founded in 1986, Central Animal Hospital has provided high-quality veterinary care to Savannah's cats and dogs for nearly 40 years. Our team is known for its inclusive, fun, and supportive culture, and we believe everyone’s voice matters—from doctors to receptionists. We are deeply connected to our community and proud of the relationships we’ve built with our clients and local organizations.

Ready to build your veterinary career in an environment where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your love for animals is shared? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

Provide gold-standard medical care to small animals including cats and dogs. Perform clinical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and scheduled surgeries.

Requirements

Must be an experienced veterinarian capable of working in a collaborative clinical environment. Requires a commitment to high-quality patient care and community engagement.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal surgeryDental radiographyClinical diagnosticsClient communicationTeam collaboration

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, 96% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia71 active3,329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusGeorgia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 44% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment114 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,265 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
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$120k
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$130k
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2
$150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

25 jobs · 5 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$130k-$150k
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$130k-$145k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
CE allowance
License and dues paid

Living in Savannah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Savannah, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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