Veterinarian Jobs in South Carolina
Across 96 live Veterinarian listings in South Carolina, median advertised pay is $130K (75th percentile $140K), based on the 31 that state a salary; South Carolina ranks 47th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (17), Alliance Animal Health (15), Lap of Love (8).
96+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 2, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 31 roles pay ~$130k median with 5.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — DOKO Animal Hospital
DOKO Animal HospitalBlythewood, SC
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital
Cainhoy Veterinary HospitalCharleston, SC
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Paw Prints Animal Hospital
Paw Prints Animal HospitalEasley, SC
DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program — Garners Ferry Animal Hospital
Garners Ferry Animal HospitalColumbia, SC
Emergency Veterinarian - Mount Pleasant, SC
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Mount Pleasant, SC
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Mount Pleasant, SC
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Mount Pleasant, SC
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Mount Pleasant, SC
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Mount Pleasant, SC
DVM Student Externship
Alliance Animal HealthOld Point Station, SC
Associate Veterinarian
Alliance Animal HealthOld Point Station, SC
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Veterinarian Pay in South Carolina: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in South Carolina today, then South Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 96
- Live median
- $130k
- 75th $140k · n=31
- 12-mo median
- $117k
- Pay rank
- #47 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.6/10 · #19
- 12-mo postings
- 209
Veterinarian roles in South Carolina advertise $22k below the $139k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $254k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs SC | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (this page) | $117k | — | 4.6/10 | 209 |
| Alaska#1 | $254k | +$137k | 5.8/10 | 23 |
| Hawaii#2 | $207k | +$90k | 4.3/10 | 16 |
| District of Columbia#3 | $185k | +$67k | 2.9/10 | 23 |
| Idaho#4 | $168k | +$51k | 4.7/10 | 47 |
| California#5 | $164k | +$46k | 4.4/10 | 805 |
| North Carolinaborders | $136k | +$19k | 4.3/10 | 321 |
| Georgiaborders | $135k | +$18k | 4.2/10 | 209 |
“borders” = shares a border with South Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 2, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (17), Alliance Animal Health (15), Lap of Love (8)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 27% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment (of 96 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in South Carolina.
How much do veterinarian earn in South Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in South Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Lap of Love, Alliance Animal Health, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), DOKO Animal Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in South Carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 96 veterinarian positions in South Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in South Carolina
Vetco Clinics17 open roles here · WLB 75/100Alliance Animal Health15 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Lap of Love8 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Inde Vets7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Veterinary Practice Partners6 open roles here · WLB 52/100
DVM Focus5 open roles here · WLB 72/100Western Veterinary Partners5 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Mission Pet Health4 open roles here · WLB 72/100