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Garners Ferry Animal Hospital
Columbia, South Carolina

Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100K - $130K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Veterinarian
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Available
Location: 7354 1/2 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animals, including dogs and cats and the occasional chicken or duck!
This role is ideal for new graduates seeking structured mentorship as well as experienced veterinarians looking to refine their skills, expand their expertise, and contribute to a supportive, team-centered culture.
What to Expect
A schedule that respects your time. 4 day work week! Our last appointment of the day is at 4:20 PM. We are open Mon-Friday 8:30a-5p with a 2 hour block for lunch.
A 3-to-1 staff-to-doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to be excellent for our patients.
All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus:
Continuing education allowance and CE days
Professional dues and license reimbursement
Paid time off.
Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 260 partners co-own practices across 185 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.
Requirements:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
Valid veterinary license in the state of South Carolina.
About Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital
Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital serving the Columbia, South Carolina community with compassionate, high-quality care. Our experienced team is committed to partnering with pet owners to support lifelong wellness through preventive care, diagnostics, and advanced treatment options. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both clients and their pets. We have a brand new ultrasound and in-house lab equipment.
About Columbia
Columbia is South Carolina’s capital with an unmistakably outdoorsy spirit. Nestled at the meeting of three rivers, it’s a haven for kayaking, tubing, biking, and riverside trails along the scenic Congaree River and Three Rivers Greenway.
Just minutes from downtown, Congaree National Park offers towering old-growth forests and peaceful paddling routes, while nearby Lake Murray draws boaters and anglers year-round. In Columbia, nature is always part of the lifestyle.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals, including dogs, cats, and occasional poultry. Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure lifelong wellness through preventive care and advanced treatment options.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical CareSurgical CareSmall Animal Medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 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, 8% are remote, 76% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Garners Ferry Animal Hospital a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

6.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Sign-On Bonus
Continuing Education Allowance
CE Days
Professional Dues Reimbursement