Associate Veterinarian - Smith Animal Hospital
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.
Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time.
That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:
- Local autonomy with national support
- Career mobility and development opportunities
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first
You care for pets. We care for you.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager.
Smith Animal Hospital in Perry, Georgia has been a fixture in the community and serving the surrounding area since 1950. We pride ourselves on the strong and trusting partnerships we build with our clients while also having a zero tolerance policy for verbal abuse or mistreatment of our staff. We have worked hard to develop a culture where providing the best care and service to our patients is an everyday priority.
Expertveterinary care with a well-equipped hospital including but not limited to
- Well-established client base
- Modern, up to date facility
- 2.5 support staff to DVM ratio
- Full time RVT with multiple other assistants eligible for their boards
- Digital radiography and ability to send studies out for specialist review
- Dental radiology. Our technicians have taken additional outside training to obtain images accurately and efficiently
- Ultrasound
- Full Idexx laboratory suite including Procyte, Catalyst, Sedivue, and Coags
- On-Site Pharmacy
- Well Equipped Surgery Suite
- Multiparameter monitoring including capnography
- No after-hours on call! We have a local ER for patients who need after hours care
- Top-notch staff in a collaborative team. Multiple staff members have been tenured at the practice for over 5 years
- Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
- Client communication and education
- Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
- Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
- Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
- Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
- Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
- Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
- Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- Current State Veterinary License
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent surgical and dental skills.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Clinical…
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