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Florence, South Carolina

Associate Veterinarian | Ownership Opportunities

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Associate Veterinarian | Florence, South Carolina | $100K Sign-On Bonus | Ownership Opportunity

At Southern Paws Animal Medical Center, we’re serious about two things: providing top-notch veterinary care and creating a work environment that feels like home. We’re the kind of veterinary team that shows up for each other, celebrates life’s little moments, and treats every pet like our own.

Our medicine is high quality, thoughtful, and never one-size-fits-all—whether it’s a tricky dental case or an emergency that needs a calm, experienced Veterinarian. We lead with compassion, communicate like pros, and have a blast doing what we love.

If you’re a Veterinarian looking to join a veterinary practice that’s got your back and knows how to have fun, welcome.

  • Southern Paws Animal Medical Center is dedicated to providing the highest standards of veterinary care.
  • General Practice/Small Animal clinic
  • Rotating Saturdays & closed on Sundays
  • 3 DVM practice, with dedicated support staff
  • New graduate veterinarian mentorship available
  • Renovation and expansion plans for first half of 2025
  • OFFERING 100k SIGN-ON BONUS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE, FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS, ETC!

Services Include: Routine Care, In-House Lab, Digital Radiology and Butterfly Ultrasound, Surgical Suite to perform complex & orthopedic procedures, dental suite, IV therapy laser, and more to support exceptional veterinary medicine!

Learn More About Our Hospital! Visit our website here!

Florence, South Carolina offers the best of both worlds: a small-town feel with plenty of big-city perks. This growing South Carolina community offers a vibrant cultural arts scene, top-rated colleges and hospitals, and endless nature trails to explore.

Florence is especially well connected, with direct access to I-95 and I-20 for quick trips to Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Charlotte. Whether you’re a Veterinarian seeking weekend beach getaways, outdoor adventures, or excellent local food, Florence, South Carolina offers the perfect place to plant roots.

Job Description

  • Full Time OR Part Time Veterinarian
  • Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
  • Proficient in general medicine and surgery
  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals in a general practice setting. Responsibilities include performing routine care, complex surgeries, and managing emergency cases while collaborating with a dedicated support team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small animal careDental proceduresEmergency careLaboratory diagnosticsClient communicationTeamwork

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,022 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$213k
Typical market rent
$1,525/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Florence, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Alliance Animal Health

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Benefits & Perks

$100K Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Student Loan Assistance
Future Ownership Options
New Graduate Mentorship