Veterinarian | Whitmire Animal Hospital | Dawsonville, GA
About The Position
Whitmire Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its community-oriented general practice in Dawsonville, Georgia. The hospital has six veterinarians and more than 30 team members, with a close-knit, collaborative culture that supports clinical development and knowledge-sharing. New graduates are welcome. The practice provides comprehensive small-animal general practice care, including preventative medicine, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, dental radiography, soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery opportunities, diagnostic imaging, and chronic disease management. There may also be opportunities to see exotic patients based on the veterinarian’s interests. The role offers clinical autonomy with colleagues available for consultation and dedicated surgery time during the week. The full-time schedule currently includes every other Saturday, with Sundays off. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon; appointments begin at 8:00 a.m. The typical daily caseload is approximately 16–20 patients, rising to as many as 24 during busier seasons. Appointment slots are 20 minutes for wellness visits and 30 minutes for sick visits. Veterinarians receive technician support at approximately a one-to-one ratio, plus floaters. The hospital does not accept after-hours emergency cases and has no traditional on-call requirement. Hospital resources include seven exam rooms, two surgical suites, a dedicated dental suite, digital dental radiography, and access to Antech reference laboratory services. Compensation includes a competitive base salary and monthly production compensation with no negative accrual. A tailored sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.
Requirements
- Veterinary qualifications to practice as an Associate Veterinarian; the specific degree or licensure requirements are not stated.
- Positive, proactive, team-oriented approach and eagerness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in developing clinical and surgical skills, including orthopedic procedures.
- Interest in incorporating exotic animal medicine into the caseload.
Responsibilities
- Provide small-animal general practice and preventative veterinary care.
- Examine and treat patients, including internal medicine, diagnostics, chronic disease management, and diagnostic imaging.
- Perform dentistry, dental radiography, and soft-tissue surgery, with opportunities to develop orthopedic surgery skills.
- Provide client education and build long-term relationships with patients and their families.
- Collaborate with fellow veterinarians and support staff while exercising clinical autonomy.
- Potentially incorporate exotic animal patients into the caseload based on clinical interests.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with monthly production compensation and no negative accrual.
- Tailored sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Yearly continuing education funds and paid time off for continuing education.
- Coverage of state license, DEA, and AVMA PLIT fees.
- 401(k) match and equity opportunities.
- Pet care discounts.
- Team recognition programs with bonus rewards.
- 24/7 access to confidential mental health support through Journey.
- Structured onboarding, mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
