Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) at Berwick Animal Hospital, LLC

We are seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Associate Veterinarian looking to join a privately‑owned general practice caring for companion animals in a rapidly growing part of Savannah, GA. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering high‑quality medical, surgical, and dental care while building strong client relationships and supporting a positive, professional hospital culture.

At Berwick Animal Hospital, we provide the highest quality medical services and client experiences that meet the needs of our patients and clients. Our work is founded on the importance of the human‑animal bond and the role of the veterinary medical team in protecting and promoting this bond so that our patients can live long, healthy and happy lives with the families who love them.

Our goals are 3‑Fold: to provide exceptional care to our patients and clients, to promote a work environment in which our staff can thrive, grow and find positive opportunities to use their skills, passions and knowledge to make a living and serve the community and to achieve our business goals through collaborative teamwork and innovative process.

As a part of this mission our Associate Veterinarians find a place where they can:

• Uphold excellence in medical standards, client satisfaction
• Contribute to and benefit from a respectful, supportive team environment
• Work collaboratively with the Practice Owner, leadership team, medical staff, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Help define, implement, and uphold and advance hospital medical standards, protocols, and quality of care procedures.
• Support clinical, staff and business goals through efficiency, ethical medicine and effective case management.
• Foster an ongoing culture of medical dialogue with a team of veterinarians looking for expanded ways to analyze, diagnose, treat and manage cases, while supporting one another’s individual practice and expertise

• Provide medical, surgical, and dental care for well and sick patients
• Perform thorough exams, diagnostics, and execute treatment plans with consistency and accuracy
• Communicate clearly with clients and obtain informed consent
• Document medical records in a timely, accurate manner
• Recognize when referral is appropriate and coordinate specialty care
• Prescribe medications and controlled substances safely and in compliance with DEA and hospital policies
• Participate in rounds, case handoffs, and team communication to ensure continuity of care
• Foster an educational environment for veterinarians and support staff and contribute to development.
• Model professionalism and a cooperative, respectful workplace culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Eligible for (or currently holding) a veterinary license in the state of employment.
• Eligible for (or currently holding) a DEA license.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment and make sound clinical decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to earn respect through teamwork and leadership.
• Positive, professional communication style with clients and team members.
• Dependable attendance and consistent punctuality.
• Comfort with using practice management software, electronic medical records, AI scribing tools and other business technology tools.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach frequently during an 8‑10 hour shift.
• Fine motor skills sufficient to use hospital equipment (scalpels, syringes, radiology and lab equipment, computers, etc.).
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively in person and by phone.
• Ability to work under stress and handle busy or irregular schedules as needed.

• Competitive base salary with production opportunities
• Medical insurance options
• Continuing education support
• Coverage options for licensing, liability, memberships & essential subscriptions
• Time off and sick day allotments
• Business closures on major holidays
• Employee pet discount
• No scheduled or on‑call weekend or after‑hours shifts

We value work/life balance and offer a schedule designed to support both quality medicine and a sustainable workload.

Send your resume and a brief introduction. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and expectations may change at any time based on hospital needs.