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Lassiter Animal Hospital
Marietta, Georgia

Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Excellent Sign-On Bonus + Leadership Opportunity Ready for a veterinary role where you can practice great medicine, continue growing, and make a real impact.

Lassiter Animal Hospital is seeking a DVM to join our experienced, supportive team, with the potential to step into a Chief of Staff role for the right candidate. Join a collaborative hospital where learning, client service, and high-quality medicine come first. Our medical team performs advanced surgeries and dental procedures and manage a wide range of medical workups and treatments.

What We Offer

  • Advanced soft-tissue and select orthopedic surgery
  • In-house ultrasound and echocardiography with board certified interpretation

High-quality Dentistry with Training Opportunities

Complex internal medicine case management as well as access to an internist for in-house endoscopy. Referral for complicated cases is always available, while many clients trust us to manage their family's pet care in-house.

  • Experience with chemotherapy and oncology cases
  • Hands-on mentorship in surgery, medicine, diagnostics, and case management
  • Experienced and supportive veterinary staff
  • A clinic culture that encourages curiosity, professional development, and medical excellence

Who We're Looking For

  • A veterinarian who is eager to grow, learn, and contribute
  • Someone who enjoys working in a supportive and highly skilled team

A doctor who values collaboration and mentorship and wants to advance their surgical and internal medicine abilities

Join a collaborative team of three experienced veterinarians, including a leader with over 40 years of clinical experience and advanced training through a university internship. Our team offers hands-on mentorship in areas such as oncology, advanced surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, diagnostics, and case management, providing an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and grow professionally.

For experienced DVMs interested in leadership, there are opportunities to mentor the medical team, collaborate on cases, and contribute to the continued growth of the hospital. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Where We Are

Located just northwest of Atlanta, Marietta offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Known for its historic downtown square, excellent dining, local shops, parks, and vibrant community, Marietta is a wonderful place to call home. With easy access to Atlanta’s entertainment, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation, residents enjoy a great quality of life with something for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will perform advanced surgeries, dental procedures, and manage complex medical workups and treatments. They will also collaborate with an experienced team to provide high-quality patient care and participate in mentorship opportunities.

Requirements

The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative team. Candidates should value medical excellence, professional development, and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSoft-tissue surgery

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, 90% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $125k–$165k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia67 active3,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusGeorgia healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment111 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$135k
3
$135k-160k
6
$160k-185k
2
$185k-210k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
Relocation assistance
67%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
27%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$224k
#2

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$96k-$203k
#3

Emergency Veterinarian - Shrewsbury, MA

$140k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.2
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lassiter Animal Hospital

Research Services
Marietta, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Leadership opportunity
Mentorship
Advanced surgery
In-house ultrasound and echocardiography
High-quality dentistry with training
Complex internal medicine case management
Access to internist for in-house endoscopy

Living in Marietta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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