Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
Practice Great Medicine. Build Lasting Relationships. Love Where You Work.
If you're looking for a practice where quality medicine, teamwork, and client relationships come first, we'd love to meet you. Family oriented and closed on the weekends!
Blythewood Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital that has proudly served the Blythewood and Columbia communities for decades. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where veterinarians can thrive.
- Our Medicine
- We offer a broad range of medical and surgical services, including:
- Wellness and preventive care
- Puppy and kitten programs
- Internal medicine
- Soft tissue surgery
- Dentistry
- Digital radiology
- Ultrasonography
- Pain management
- Acupuncture and holistic medicine
- Senior pet care
- Cryosurgery
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
International and Domestic Health Certificates
Our mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care while educating clients and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a veterinarian who is confident in general medicine and surgery, communicates effectively with clients and team members, and is committed to continued learning and professional growth. The ideal candidate is adaptable, dependable, and enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
We Offer
- Competitive salary with production opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- DEA and liability coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Employee pet care discounts
- Mentorship tailored to your career goal
Life in Blythewood
Located just outside Columbia, Blythewood offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Enjoy affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to lakes, parks, and weekend destinations throughout the Southeast.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- 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.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals while fostering strong client relationships. They are responsible for performing diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries while maintaining a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
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, 80% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $120k–$160k)425 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in South Carolina | 77 active | 3,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 998 in the last 30 days | 506 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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