Description
Come Practice Veterinary Medicine—and Enjoy Life—in Columbus, Georgia!
A great practice. A great community. A great opportunity to build the career you want!
Are you a veterinarian looking for a practice where you can practice high-quality medicine, build meaningful client relationships, and be part of a genuinely supportive team? Double Churches Animal Clinic is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Associate Veterinarian to join our family!
We are a well-established, privately owned small-animal practice serving Columbus and the surrounding Chattahoochee Valley. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Shannon Wylie, our practice has built a loyal client base around a simple philosophy: provide comprehensive veterinary care with compassion, courtesy, honesty, and the highest ethical standards.
We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job. We want our next veterinarian to become an important part of our team, develop lasting relationships with clients and patients, pursue areas of professional interest, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the practice.
Why Double Churches Animal Clinic?
Practice High-Quality Medicine with Excellent Resources
Double Churches is a full-service small-animal hospital caring for dogs and cats. Our diverse caseload provides opportunities to practice medicine across a broad range of services, including:
Preventive and wellness care
Internal medicine
Surgery and anesthesia
Soft-tissue surgery
Dentistry and dental radiography
Sick and urgent-care appointments
Day hospitalization
Hospice and end-of-life care
Digital radiography
In-house laboratory and pharmacy capabilities
AAFP Gold Certified Cat Friendly Practice
Dedicated feline spaces designed to reduce stress for our feline patients
A modern, well-equipped hospital
We also maintain relationships with regional emergency and specialty resources, including Auburn University, when patients need advanced diagnostics, specialty care, or 24-hour services.
You'll work directly with Dr. Shannon Wylie, who has practiced veterinary medicine since graduating from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Her professional interests include internal medicine, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery.
As the associate veterinarian, you'll have the opportunity to develop your own client relationships, pursue areas of interest, and help shape the future of the practice.
Join a Team That Genuinely Cares
At Double Churches Animal Clinic, we believe excellent veterinary medicine is about more than treating illness. It's about treating pets like family, educating and supporting their owners, and taking care of one another as a team.
Our experienced team includes a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, Licensed Veterinary Technician, and Veterinary Assistants with a range of experience and special interests, including dentistry, radiology, phlebotomy, and emergency medicine.
A Schedule That Leaves Room for Life
We believe being a great veterinarian shouldn't require sacrificing your life outside of veterinary medicine.
Double Churches Animal Clinic is closed every Saturday and Sunday, giving our team a true two-day weekend. There are no weekend appointments and no expectation that you spend your life at the hospital. With a 4-day work week, we want you to have the opportunity to build a rewarding veterinary career and enjoy the life you're working so hard to build.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support you professionally, financially, and personally.
Pro-Sal compensation with no negative accrual first year
Healthcare package options
IRA retirement plan with employer match
Significantly discounted personal veterinary care—including care for multiple pets
Paid continuing education days
Continuing education allowance
Paid state licensing fees
Paid AVMA and state professional dues
Internal veterinarian collaboration and consultation platforms
Requirements
Who We're Looking For:
We're open to veterinarians at different stages of their careers. Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for a change or a newer graduate looking for the opportunity to grow, we'd love to meet you.
We're looking for someone who:
Provides compassionate, high-quality patient care
Values client education and relationship-building
Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
Is interested in growing their medical and surgical skills
Communicates effectively with clients and coworkers
Is intellectually curious and committed to continued learning
Is willing to contribute ideas and help the practice continue to evolve
Treats every patient and client with respect and compassion
Special interests are welcome and encouraged. If there's an area of medicine, surgery, dentistry, or another aspect of veterinary care you'd like to develop, we'd love to help you pursue it.
Come Find Your Place at Double Churches
This is an opportunity to join an established, respected practice while still having the ability to make your mark.
You'll have:
An experienced and invested practice owner
A supportive, dedicated team
A diverse small-animal caseload
Excellent medical equipment and resources
Opportunities for professional growth
Loyal, relationship-focused clients
A privately owned practice
No weekend appointments
A community with an excellent quality of life
If you're looking for a practice where you can practice good medicine, build meaningful relationships, continue learning, and still have your weekends—we'd love to talk with you.
