Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - Little River, SC
About The Position
IndeVets is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join their team in Little River, SC. This role offers a unique approach to veterinary medicine, prioritizing work-life balance and professional well-being. IndeVets reimagines the associate veterinarian role by replacing rigid contracts with sustainable career paths, giving veterinarians control over their schedules and guaranteed income, supported by hands-on assistance and a community. Veterinarians work 4-5 days per week, choosing their preferred days, with a dedicated scheduling coordinator building the schedule in advance. The role involves practicing across a network of trusted hospital partners, offering diverse clinical experience and the opportunity to gain exposure to surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care. IndeVets provides the consistency, benefits, and professional support of a full-time employer, eliminating shift chasing, income uncertainty, and last-minute schedule gaps. The practice model emphasizes clinical autonomy, focusing on patient care over production quotas, and offers support through dedicated medical leadership, mentorship, a collaborative community of veterinarians, and access to a veterinary social worker. Ongoing CE and professional development opportunities are also provided.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program (or equivalent)
- Active license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable)
- 1+ year of clinical experience in a small animal setting
- Confidence practicing independently
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
Nice To Haves
- GP, ER, or urgent care experience
- Internship training
Responsibilities
- Practice great medicine without sacrificing life outside the clinic.
- Build a schedule you control by choosing the days you want to work (4-5 days per week).
- Focus on practicing medicine while IndeVets handles scheduling, logistics, and coordination.
- Practice across a network of trusted hospital partners, building relationships with teams and gaining diverse clinical experience.
- Work to include desired areas of practice such as surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care in your schedule when possible.
- Practice independently with clinical autonomy and a focus on patient care, not numbers.
- Receive support from dedicated medical leadership and mentorship.
- Collaborate with a community of fellow veterinarians.
- Utilize access to a veterinary social worker.
- Engage in ongoing CE and professional development opportunities.
Benefits
- Guaranteed salary with consistent, predictable pay
- Multiple medical plan options (including fully paid plans)
- Dental + vision insurance
- Generous, guilt-free PTO and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO
- 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (immediate vesting)
- Company-paid liability + short-term disability insurance
- Discounts on VIN, VETgirl, Fear Free, VetRec AI scribe, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
