What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at Saint Francis Animal Hospital?
**Associate DVM Opportunity at Saint Francis Animal Hospital**
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Associate DVM to join our multi-doctor practice in Little River, SC. This full-time or part-time role offers flexible scheduling from Monday to Friday (8am-5pm) with no on-call services or emergency hours required.
No prior experience is necessary; we welcome recent graduates and individuals with special interests and varying levels of experience. To be eligible, you must be licensed (or able to become licensed) in the state of South Carolina.
As an Associate DVM at Saint Francis Animal Hospital, your responsibilities will include:
- Building and maintaining relationships with the local community
- Providing high-quality care to small animals and peace of mind to their owners
- Demonstrating a positive attitude, outgoing personality, and commitment to the veterinary field
- Enjoying medical freedom to practice skills you're proficient in or explore areas you'd like to learn
We have a dynamic team environment that values collaboration and supports each other's growth. Our hospital has a balanced mix of surgery and internal medicine cases, including more complex dental procedures. With over 100 years of collective experience among our four DVMs, we offer a supportive and learning-rich environment.
To support our doctors' focus on patient care, we use two technicians in the exam room: one as a medical scribe and the other as an assistant. We also utilize advanced diagnostic tools, such as a handheld ultrasound unit, to enhance our capabilities.
We have strong relationships with local referral facilities within a 1-3 hour radius and clientele who prefer to pursue advanced diagnostics at these facilities. Our practice is paperless, using Avimark for PIMS and Idexx for reference/in-house/telemedicine.
A competitive benefits package is offered to our full-time employees, including:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Exciting bonus program and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA option
- Annual CE allowance with dedicated days off
- Generous annual PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional membership dues and licensing
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Structured mentorship program
- 401(k) options
- Personal pet discounts
- Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
We are proud to be a staple in the community since 2002, offering a unique blend of clinical professionalism and personal, family-like care to the pets of Little River. Join us in achieving high standards of success and client satisfaction through exceptional medicine and collaboration.
