Associate Veterinarian | Paradise Animal Hospital | Sign on bonus available!
Listed compensation
$115k-$150k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Paradise Animal Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Practice Paradise Animal Hospital has been serving pets and owners throughout Augusta, GA, since 1987. We specialize in providing quality care for dogs and cats, but also offer service for small pocket pets as well.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $115K - $150K
- Flexible personal time away
- Bonus incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Roth(k) with employer match
- Continuing education allowance
- Licensure reimbursement
- Career development pathways
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Paradise Animal Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – Sign-On Bonus, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgical procedures and interpreting diagnostic tests. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans, educating pet owners, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess an active state veterinary license. Additionally, they must be eligible for DEA and BNDD registration and demonstrate strong clinical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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