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Veterinarian Partners
West Columbia, South Carolina

Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $135K

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Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

General Practice Veterinarian

Van Crest Animal Hospital

Who We Are

Van Crest Animal Hospital proudly serves pet owners in West Columbia, SC, and the surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. Our hospital is designed to support exceptional patient care while creating a positive experience for both pets and their families. With experienced veterinarians, a skilled support staff, and a collaborative culture, we work together to ensure every patient receives the individualized attention they deserve. We treat each pet with patience, kindness, and respect, combining advanced medical expertise with a genuine love for animals to help them feel comfortable and cared for throughout every visit.

Where You’ll Be: West Columbia, SC,

Minutes from downtown Columbia, West Columbia offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, a vibrant local dining scene, scenic parks and riverwalks, with easy access to the cultural attractions, shopping, and entertainment. Whether you're exploring local boutiques, spending time outdoors, or attending one of the area's community events, there's always something to enjoy.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package with a base salary of $110,000–$135,000 (based on your mutually agreed-upon schedule), plus 22% ProSal bonuses.

  • Open to full-time or part-time candidates.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off aligned with work-life balance priorities.
  • $2,400 Annual Lifestyle Benefit to support your personal or professional passions.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and access to expert resources to help you navigate every season of life, personally and professionally.

Robust professional development opportunities, including structured mentorship, clinical pathways, and doctor leadership programs.

Continuing education support: CE allowance, dedicated CE days, and paid AVMA membership, state licensure, and DEA registration.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate care for pets and their people.
  • Physical examinations, wellness care, and preventive medicine for dogs and cats
  • Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions using evidence-based veterinary medicine.
  • Develop personalized preventive healthcare and vaccination plans.
  • Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and/or dental procedures.
  • Partner with pet owners to educate them on treatment options, nutrition, and preventive care.
  • Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and medical expertise.

Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture that supports teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You communicate with compassion and clarity, helping pet owners feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with technicians and support staff to deliver excellent patient care.

You bring strong clinical judgment and attention to detail when diagnosing, treating, and interpreting medical findings.

You are open and receptive to feedback viewing all experience as learning opportunities

You are proactive about preventive care and passionate about educating clients to support long-term pet health and wellness.

You are able to work every Tuesday and Thursday with rotating Saturdays. Additional hours are available.

Veterinarian Partners Overview

At Veterinarian Partners, we put doctors first, by design. We believe that when veterinarians are supported with trust, autonomy, and the resources they need, everyone benefits, from our teams to our clients and patients. That's why we take the time to understand your personal and professional goals, creating a customized opportunity that aligns with your career aspirations, lifestyle, and the way you want to practice medicine. Because no two veterinarians are the same, your experience shouldn't be either.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care, including physical examinations, wellness checks, and soft tissue surgeries for pets. Collaborate with the veterinary team to educate clients and maintain a positive, high-quality hospital environment.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong clinical judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with pet owners. The role requires availability to work every Tuesday and Thursday with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Soft tissue surgeryClient educationEvidence-based medicineVaccination planning

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 85% have no call, 65% 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)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in West Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$237k
Typical market rent
$1,684/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
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 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Veterinarian Partners

Veterinary Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
$2,400 Annual Lifestyle Benefit
Employee Assistance Program
CE allowance and dedicated CE days
Paid AVMA membership, state licensure, and DEA registration
Structured mentorship and leadership programs