Veterinarian

Veterinarian

J Columbia South Carolina USD102K- USD187K / Year

Veterinarian opportunity in Seven Oaks, SC, with compensation up to $187,000. A great fit for a clinician who values preventive care, a collaborative team, and clear professional growth.

The Hospital

This small-animal practice offers a friendly, team-centered environment with a strong focus on preventive medicine and client education. Located inside a major pet retail store, it benefits from convenient access, steady client flow, and a welcoming community presence. The clinical scope blends wellness services with routine procedures, including comprehensive exams, vaccinations, dental care, routine soft-tissue surgery, and microchipping. Veterinarians are supported by trained technicians and assistants, structured onboarding, coaching, continuing education resources, and defined career pathways. The hospital operates on predictable, client-friendly hours that help support work-life balance.

Location

Set in Seven Oaks, a suburban neighborhood just northwest of Columbia, this location combines easy access to the state capital with a relaxed, family-friendly feel. Proximity to interstates, parks, lakes, and shopping makes day-to-day life simple and weekends rewarding.

• Short drive to downtown Columbia with quick interstate access.
• Outdoor recreation nearby at Lake Murray, Harbison State Forest, and Saluda Shoals Park.
• Seven Oaks Park and Recreation Center offers a full gym, athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, and walking trails.
• Served by Lexington-Richland School District Five with established school and after-school options.
• Minutes to shopping and dining, including Columbiana Centre and the St. Andrews/Bush River corridors.
• Affordable suburban housing with established neighborhoods and spacious lots.
• Nearby healthcare services and convenient travel via Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
• Community events close by, including the long-running Okra Strut festival in adjacent Irmo.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Student loan debt support program for eligible full-time veterinarians
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mental health and wellbeing resources, including access to coaching and counseling
• Company-paid life insurance with options for additional coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Paid parental leave and family-building support, including fertility benefits
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
• Reimbursement for state license and professional dues
• Backup child and elder care resources
• Digital fitness and wellness programs
• Voluntary protection benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Legal services plan and identity theft protection
• Commuter benefits
• Complimentary preventive care plan options for personal pets
• Flexible scheduling, structured mentorship, and defined pathways for leadership development
• Production-based incentives in addition to base compensation

The Role

• Provide high-quality preventive and general medical care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, routine soft-tissue surgery, and microchipping
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication and education
• Partner with technicians and assistants to deliver efficient, compassionate care
• Maintain thorough medical records and uphold clinical protocols
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and mentor team members as needed
• Engage in ongoing professional development and quality-improvement efforts

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• License to practice veterinary medicine in South Carolina (or eligibility to obtain)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• DEA registration or eligibility preferred
• Strong interest in preventive medicine, dentistry, and routine surgery
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills