Associate Veterinarian – Lake Park, Georgia

Associate Veterinarian – Lake Park, Georgia

Location:
Lake Park, Georgia
Schedule:
Flexible scheduling | Strong work-life balance
Practice:
Small animal general practice
Caseload:
Approximately 15–25 appointments per doctor per day
Support:
Approximately 2:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio
Salary: $120,000 + production bonus
Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $50,000
Additional

Incentives:

Relocation assistance + DVM Long-Term Incentive Cash Program
Benefits: 401(k) match, CE allowance, paid licenses and professional dues, healthcare benefits, PTO, mentorship, and career development

An established small animal veterinary practice in Lake Park, Georgia is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced and collaborative clinical team.

The position offers a $120,000 annual salary plus production bonus, a sign‑on bonus of up to $50,000, relocation assistance, and no negative accrual
, alongside a comprehensive benefits and professional development package.

Veterinarians benefit from flexible scheduling, medical autonomy, mentorship, and approximately two support staff members per doctor
, creating an environment designed to support both clinical quality and work‑life balance.

The caseload includes approximately 15–25 appointments per doctor per day
, with exposure to wellness care, general medicine, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care.

This opportunity would suit a veterinarian who values long‑term client relationships, clinical autonomy, collaborative medicine, and a close‑knit practice culture
.

The practice is an established small animal general practice in Lake Park, Georgia
, serving the wider Valdosta community.

The hospital combines a close‑knit environment with the diagnostic and clinical resources required to provide comprehensive small animal care.

Veterinarians have access to:

• Digital X‑ray

• Dental X‑ray

• Ultrasound

• In‑house laboratory diagnostics

• Dedicated surgical suite

• General diagnostic and treatment resources

The clinical caseload includes:

• Wellness and preventive medicine

• General medical care

• Surgery

• Dentistry

• Urgent care

• Diagnostic evaluation

• Long‑term patient management

The practice is supported by an experienced team, including veterinary technicians with more than 30 years of tenure
, providing extensive knowledge of the hospital, its patients, and its client base.

With an approximate 2:1 support staff‑to‑doctor ratio
, veterinarians have access to knowledgeable team members who help maintain efficient clinical workflows and allow doctors to focus on patient care.

The culture is described as close‑knit, collaborative, and supportive
, with an emphasis on teamwork and strong professional relationships.

Lake Park offers peaceful small‑town living with convenient access to Valdosta and North Florida
. The surrounding area provides lakes, parks, outdoor recreation, local dining, and access to a range of nearby attractions while maintaining a relaxed community atmosphere.

• Provide high‑quality veterinary care across a varied small animal general practice caseload
  .

• Manage approximately 15–25 appointments per day
  , depending on scheduling and clinical need.

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and wellness appointments.

• Provide preventive healthcare and vaccination recommendations.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.

• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in‑house diagnostics appropriately.

• Interpret diagnostic findings and communicate recommendations to clients.

• Perform general surgical procedures according to clinical experience and patient needs.

• Provide veterinary dental care and oral health recommendations.

• Manage appropriate urgent care cases
  .

• Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments…