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Associate Veterinarian | Full Time
Hewitt Animal Hospital
About Hewitt Animal Hospital
Hewitt Animal Hospital is a well-established general practice in Florence, South Carolina, providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats throughout every stage of life. Our services include preventive and wellness care, in-house diagnostics and laboratory testing, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, senior care, and management of both routine and more complex medical cases.
Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to delivering high-quality medicine while creating an environment where both clients and team members feel supported. We believe pets are family and take pride in building lasting relationships with the people who trust us with their care.
For our doctors, Hewitt offers the opportunity to practice quality medicine alongside a collaborative team while continuing to develop their clinical interests. Whether you are looking to strengthen your surgical skills, expand your medical experience, or simply find a practice where you can build meaningful relationships with clients and patients, you will have the support and resources to continue growing.
We also recognize that a fulfilling veterinary career should leave room for life outside of the hospital. Our schedule is designed with work-life balance in mind, allowing our doctors to build rewarding careers without sacrificing the things that matter outside of work.
We are open Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm; Saturday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
To learn more about this opportunity, apply today, or reach out to us at GPrecruiting@thrivepet.com.
Life in Florence, SC
Florence offers the comfort and accessibility of a smaller South Carolina community while still providing plenty to enjoy outside of work. The area features an approachable cost of living, locally owned restaurants and shops, outdoor recreation, and a growing arts and cultural scene, making it an appealing place to put down roots.
Located at the intersection of I-95 and I-20, Florence also makes it easy to explore more of the Carolinas. Myrtle Beach and the South Carolina coast are within driving distance for a weekend getaway, while destinations including Columbia, Charleston, and Charlotte are accessible for everything from concerts and sporting events to dining and travel. Whether you prefer a quieter pace of life, more space to call your own, or easy access to larger cities and the coast, Florence offers a lifestyle that makes it possible to enjoy your career and your time away from the hospital.
About You
You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the local community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care. You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional care and supporting the health and well-being of every patient. Wherever you are in your career, this is a place where you can continue to grow as both a veterinarian and a leader.
Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.
Your Experience & Skills
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
- State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
Benefits – Our Care In Action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
- FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan support tools and assistance
*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey. Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360 primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.