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Associate Veterinarian | Southside Veterinary Center | Up to $75k sign on bonus package
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Southside Veterinary Center in Moultrie, GA, is a full-service veterinary center for companion and farm animals.
It is our commitment to provide the highest standard of care for pets and exceptional customer service to their owners. We offer a full range of services, including wellness exams and vaccinations, preventive care and consults, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and early detection and management of chronic diseases.
Position Purpose:
Exceptional Mentorship. Collaborative Medicine.
A Team You'll Be Proud to Call Home.
Up to $75,000 Total Bonus Package*
At Southside Veterinary Center, we're passionate about helping veterinarians thrive—whether you're an experienced doctor looking for a supportive team or a new graduate seeking mentorship that truly sets you up for success.
Our two-doctor practice is built on collaboration, kindness, and a shared commitment to practicing high-quality medicine. You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians who genuinely enjoy teaching, mentoring, and celebrating each other's successes. We believe mentorship should be intentional, individualized, and ongoing—not something that disappears after your first few months.
We primarily serve companion animals. You'll have access to the tools, support staff, and resources needed to practice medicine confidently while maintaining your own clinical style and autonomy.
Most importantly, Southside is a place where people enjoy coming to work. We value teamwork, open communication, work-life balance, and creating an environment where veterinarians feel supported both professionally and personally.
If you're looking for a practice where you can continue to grow, be surrounded by people who genuinely care, and make a meaningful impact on pets and their families, we'd love to talk with you.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality medical care to companion animals.
- Perform physical examinations, diagnostics, and develop treatment plans.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment and interpret laboratory and imaging results.
- Educate pet owners on preventive care, treatment options, and wellness recommendations.
- Perform surgery, dentistry, and medical procedures based on experience and comfort level.
- Prescribe medications and manage ongoing patient care.
- Provide compassionate guidance and support for end-of-life decisions.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
- Collaborate with the veterinary team to deliver an exceptional patient and client experience.
- Adhere to veterinary ethics, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution.
- Active veterinary license in Georgia or ability to obtain licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA registration.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care.
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive and professional approach.
- Ability to lift and carry patients and equipment, with assistance as needed.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive compensation with negotiable salary based on experience
- Up to $75,000 total bonus package*
- Unlimited personal time
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance and licensure reimbursement
- Personalized mentorship and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources*DVM Referral Program
*Sign-on and bonus packages are subject to applicable terms and may be adjusted in cases involving external recruiting agency agreements.
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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