Full-Time

Associate Veterinarian

Posted on 12/13/2025

AmeriVet

AmeriVet

201-500 employees

Joint-venture veterinary practice consolidator

Compensation Overview

$115k - $130k/yr

+ Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Reimbursement + LTI Cash Program

Atlanta, GA, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance available; sign-on bonus offered.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Valid veterinary license in the state of Georgia.
  • Strong diagnostic and surgical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Compassionate approach towards animals and their owners.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and treat medical conditions in animals.
  • Perform surgeries on animals.
  • Administer vaccinations.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Conduct routine check-ups and health assessments.
  • Educate pet owners on proper care and preventive measures.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
  • Collaborate with a team of veterinary professionals to deliver high-quality care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Medical autonomy: Practice medicine YOUR way.
  • Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
  • Customized continuing education programs & allowances
  • Career pathing & relocation support
  • DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
  • Lucrative Cash Awards – Earn annual bonuses based on your production.
  • Stacked on top of your pay – This program is in addition to your base salary and existing production bonuses — not a replacement.
  • Transparency & Support – You’ll receive regular updates on your progress and have access to a dedicated support team whenever you need guidance.
  • Available to both full-time and part-time AmeriVet Employed DVMs (W2).

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners coordinates a network of veterinary clinics across the United States using a joint-venture model. It buys about 70% of established practices, letting the original veterinarians retain a minority stake and keep clinical control, while AmeriVet handles the business side. The company provides centralized operational support—marketing, HR, recruitment, payroll, procurement—leveraging its purchasing power to lower costs so vets can focus on patient care. Its goal is to help experienced practices grow and transition toward retirement while preserving ownership and clinical autonomy, differentiating itself from purely asset-based consolidators.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Secured $325M PIK loans November 2023 for acquisitions and organic growth.
  • Achieved 9.3x EBITDA acquisition multiples through disciplined JV approach.
  • Delivered 6.6x capital multiple to investors in 2022 recapitalization deal.

What critics are saying

  • VetCorpo's full-buyouts capture 25% more acquisitions in 2025, eroding JV appeal.
  • Mars Veterinary Health's scale delivers 40% lower drug costs, squeezing margins 15%.
  • Texas HB 452 mandates 80% clinician control, forcing restructurings in 20+ clinics.

What makes AmeriVet unique

  • AmeriVet pioneered JV model buying 70% stakes while vets retain minority interest.
  • Vets maintain clinical autonomy and financial stake in practice success.
  • Provides operational support like procurement and HR, freeing vets for patient care.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Mental Health Support

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Oct 31st, 2023
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Wins Top Workplaces 2023 Award for Third Consecutive Year

SAN ANTONIO (October 19, 2023) - AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is pleased to announce that it has won the Top Workplaces Award in the San Antonio Metro area for the third consecutive year.

Pet Insight
May 25th, 2023
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Celebrates its 200th Clinic Network

In 2023, AmeriVet was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Fastest Growing Company of the Year in the 2,500 or More Employees category in The 21st Annual American Business Awards®.

PR Newswire
Dec 16th, 2022
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Wins Gold in 12th Annual Best in Biz Awards

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners has been named a gold winner in the Fastest-Growing Company of the Year—Large category of the Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications in North America.

Yahoo Finance
Dec 9th, 2022
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Established Excellence

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Established Excellence category, which includes businesses who have had 5-14 years in business.

dvm360
Sep 19th, 2022
AmeriVet Partners Management, Inc. receives award Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) 2022 Growth & Spotlight Award

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners, a global network that operates through 59 regional chapters worldwide, has won the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) 2022 Growth & Spotlight Award in the Austin and San Antonio, Texas region for the second consecutive year.

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