Veterinarian - Savannah, GA
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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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine 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) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia | 71 active | 3,329 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 96% 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 Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 492 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 |
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