VCA Animal Hospitals logo
VCA Animal Hospitals
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Relief Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the pay range, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital is seeking an Relief Veterinarian to join the team at our AAHA accredited practice in sun soaked Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! General Practice are 10 hours shifts.

Families throughout the Grand Strand trust VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital to provide quality compassionate veterinary care. Our practice consists of 8 exam rooms, with a dedicated comfort room and 2 exam rooms just for cats. We utilize state of the art equipment, including surgical laser, dental radiographs, ultrasound, digital radiographs, therapeutic laser, endoscopy, and excellent anesthesia monitoring. We do all this in a large treatment area, with separate surgery and dental suites. We are excited to offer stem cell therapy and acupuncture. We invite you to visit our recently built, 9,500 square foot facility and become acquainted with our team.

One of the best parts of our practice is an experienced team who are very supportive of one another. Several of the staff have been working for VCA Palmetto for almost 20 years. We focus on delivering great client service, excellent patient care, and quality medicine. Great teamwork is a priority and a large part of the culture of the hospital. We have a strong relationship with the community and are the referral and emergency practice for many veterinary hospitals along the Grand Strand.

As a member of the VCA family, your love for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

Network of over 4,500 doctors, including more than 600 Specialists

Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U. S.

  • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
  • Robust Clinical Studies program
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide quality compassionate veterinary care in a supportive team environment. Deliver excellent client service and quality medicine.

Requirements

Candidates should have a love for medicine and compassion for pets and people. Commitment to professional growth is essential.

Key Skills

Surgical Skills

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs

3
<$135k
7
$135k-150k
0
$150k-165k
3
$165k-180k
1
$185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
71%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#2

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice & Urgent Care

DVM Focus · San Antonio, Texas

$120k-$175k
#3

Veterinarian - San Jose, CA

$150k-$170k
#4

Veterinarian - Queensbury, NY

$130k-$170k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Myrtle Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$333k
Typical market rent
$1,693/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

VCA Animal Hospitals logo

About VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Services
Los Angeles, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
Paid vacation/sick days
401(k)
Generous employee pet discounts