Description

Associate Veterinarian – Full Time
Thrive Decatur

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The Ideal Candidate will be a veterinarian with a passion for quality medicine and wellness care. They value a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine, thrive in team-oriented environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, they foster strong client relationships and contribute to a supportive and cohesive workplace.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 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.

Thrive Pet Healthcare - Decatur is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

You will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Located at 1605 Church St #670, Thrive Pet Healthcare – Decatur offers comprehensive primary veterinary services for cats and dogs. Our team provides preventive care, wellness exams, diagnostics, vaccines, surgery, and non-critical urgent care with same-day appointments available.

We serve not just Decatur, but also nearby Midtown, Buford, Marietta, Woodstock, and Alpharetta. Open six days a week, we also offer an industry-first membership program for added convenience.

Decatur is a charming and historic city located about 5–6 miles east of downtown Atlanta, serving as the county seat of DeKalb County. With roughly 25,000 residents, it's celebrated for its vibrant downtown, which blends historic architecture with modern shops, eateries, live music venues (like Eddie’s Attic), and community festivals.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community, all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

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 compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

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!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at GPrecruiting@thrivepet.com.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

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.