What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at Veterinary Practice Partners?
Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Available
Location: 7354 1/2 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animals, including dogs and cats and the occasional chicken or duck!
This role is ideal for new graduates seeking structured mentorship as well as experienced veterinarians looking to refine their skills, expand their expertise, and contribute to a supportive, team-centered culture.
What To Expect
Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital serving the Columbia, South Carolina community with compassionate, high-quality care. Our experienced team is committed to partnering with pet owners to support lifelong wellness through preventive care, diagnostics, and advanced treatment options. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both clients and their pets. We have a brand new ultrasound and in-house lab equipment.
About Columbia
Columbia is South Carolina’s capital with an unmistakably outdoorsy spirit. Nestled at the meeting of three rivers, it’s a haven for kayaking, tubing, biking, and riverside trails along the scenic Congaree River and Three Rivers Greenway.
Just minutes from downtown, Congaree National Park offers towering old-growth forests and peaceful paddling routes, while nearby Lake Murray draws boaters and anglers year-round. In Columbia, nature is always part of the lifestyle.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Sign-On Bonus: Available
Location: 7354 1/2 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animals, including dogs and cats and the occasional chicken or duck!
This role is ideal for new graduates seeking structured mentorship as well as experienced veterinarians looking to refine their skills, expand their expertise, and contribute to a supportive, team-centered culture.
What To Expect
- A schedule that respects your time. 4 day work week! Our last appointment of the day is at 4:20 PM. We are open Mon-Friday 8:30a-5p with a 2 hour block for lunch.
- A 3-to-1 staff-to-doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to be excellent for our patients.
- All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus:
- Continuing education allowance and CE days
- Professional dues and license reimbursement
- Paid time off.
- Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 260 partners co-own practices across 185 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid veterinary license in the state of South Carolina.
Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital serving the Columbia, South Carolina community with compassionate, high-quality care. Our experienced team is committed to partnering with pet owners to support lifelong wellness through preventive care, diagnostics, and advanced treatment options. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for both clients and their pets. We have a brand new ultrasound and in-house lab equipment.
About Columbia
Columbia is South Carolina’s capital with an unmistakably outdoorsy spirit. Nestled at the meeting of three rivers, it’s a haven for kayaking, tubing, biking, and riverside trails along the scenic Congaree River and Three Rivers Greenway.
Just minutes from downtown, Congaree National Park offers towering old-growth forests and peaceful paddling routes, while nearby Lake Murray draws boaters and anglers year-round. In Columbia, nature is always part of the lifestyle.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000