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Vet Cor
West Columbia, South Carolina

Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Job Description

Who We Are

Looking for the next step in your veterinary career? We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join us at Sunset Animal Clinic, a trusted practice serving West Columbia since the 1980s, serving small animals and exotics!

Just minutes from downtown Columbia—a vibrant university town with a lively arts and music scene, great restaurants, sports, and year-round outdoor activities—you’ll enjoy a low cost of living, mild winters, and a welcoming community.

Our 7,000 sq. ft. clinic features 5 exam rooms, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and a brand-new dental station.

What You Can Expect

Flexible Scheduling: Full-time doctors typically work four 10-hour days (8 AM – 6 PM), with part-time options available (2–3 days/week). No Saturday hours.

Minimal On-Call: One weekend a month to check on patients staying in the clinic!

Growth Opportunities: Our doctors and staff regularly expand their knowledge of exotics, dentistry, internal medicine, and updated treatment protocols.

Supportive Team Culture: Our staff thrives on teamwork, continuous learning, and outstanding client communication. We offer mentorship for new graduates, including longer appointment times and collaborative case discussions.

We’re Looking For

An associate veterinarian (new graduate or experienced) who values teamwork, client service, and quality medicine.

  • Interest in exotics or internal medicine is a plus, but not required.
  • A flexible, collaborative approach to patient care.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with sign-on bonus!
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO + paid CE with annual allowance
  • Professional dues, licensing, and liability coverage provided
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with opportunities to grow in exotics, dentistry, and internal medicine

Leadership and Growth Potential

  • Ready to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment?
  • Join us at Sunset Animal Clinic, where medicine, mentorship, and community come together.

Where We Are

Columbia, South Carolina, blends Southern charm with modern opportunity. With affordable living, a lively arts and dining scene, and quick access to lakes, rivers, and beaches, it’s a great place to work and call home.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to small animals and exotic pets within a collaborative clinic environment. Participate in team-based patient management, client communication, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, ranging from new graduates to experienced professionals. A strong interest in internal medicine or exotics is preferred, along with a commitment to teamwork and client service.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careExotics care

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, 90% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)442 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in South Carolina83 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusSouth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment101 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

23 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO
Paid CE with annual allowance
Professional dues

Living in West Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Typical market rent
$1,558/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.