Part-Time Veterinarian - Weekends Only
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
Saturdays and Sundays only. Live and practice on Wilmington Island, minutes from Tybee Beach.
Island Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced weekend Associate Veterinarian to join our team on Wilmington Island in Savannah, Georgia. Serving the Islands since 1973, we're a friendly neighborhood practice with a loyal client base, and we're adding a weekend veterinarian to our team.
The Schedule
This Is a Weekends-only Position
- Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
That's a predictable, set schedule with your weekdays fully free, which makes it a great fit if you work elsewhere during the week, want to supplement your income, or are looking for a lighter schedule in a beautiful coastal community.
Why Savannah and Wilmington Island?
Wilmington Island sits between historic Savannah and the Atlantic, with marsh views, marinas, and a relaxed island pace.
Tybee Island is about 30 minutes away. Savannah's beach offers miles of sand, dolphin cruises, and kayaking out to undeveloped Little Tybee Island. Climb the Tybee Light Station, Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse at 178 feet.
Fort Pulaski National Monument is a Civil War-era fort on the road to Tybee, with trails, fishing, and wildlife along the Savannah River.
On-island nature. Wilmington Island Community Park has nature trails at the island's southern tip, and local marinas make getting on the water easy.
Forsyth Park and the Historic District. Walk the 30-acre park and its 1850s fountain, stroll the squares under the Spanish moss, or head to River Street for waterfront dining. The Savannah Jazz Festival fills the park each September.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Bonaventure Cemetery are close by, and SCAD gives the city a vibrant arts scene.
- Savannah Bananas games at historic Grayson Stadium, one of the most entertaining nights out in baseball.
- A food and music scene that's nationally known, with fresh Lowcountry seafood close at hand.
Weekdays all yours. With your Monday through Friday free, you can actually enjoy all of this.
Job Description
About the Role
- Join a neighborhood hospital known for quality care and a personal touch, where you'll see dogs and cats and build real relationships with the families who bring them in.
- General small animal practice: wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, microchipping, and more
- A friendly, experienced support team who are glad to have a doctor on weekends
- A community-minded practice that supports local humane organizations, schools, and charities
- Competitive compensation for your weekend shifts
- No overnight shifts or on-call duty
Qualifications
- DVM degree and active (or eligible) Georgia veterinary license
- Experienced small animal veterinarian, comfortable seeing appointments and performing surgery independently (2+ years of clinical experience preferred)
- A warm, client-friendly communication style
- Reliability and a love of the weekend shift
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a veterinarian looking for a steady weekend schedule in one of the most charming places on the Georgia coast, we'd love to hear from you. Send your resume and a note about your availability and experience.
Island Veterinary Clinic | Wilmington Island, Savannah, GA Neighborhood care since 1973. Weekends on the island.
Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general small-animal veterinary care to dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and microchipping. See appointments and perform surgery independently during scheduled weekend shifts while building relationships with clients and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 86% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,002 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $125k–$163k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Georgia | 64 active | 3,034 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Veterinarian - Weekends Only at Alliance Animal Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,002 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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