Join a team of individuals who love what they do, take animal healthcare seriously, and know how to have fun on the job. We are a family-oriented practice that treats our team as individuals. We are growing and well-staffed with support personnel to assist the doctors.
We are also one of the few veterinary hospitals in the area with a registered veterinary technician devoted entirely to surgery.
Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has been serving the pets and people of Acworth, Georgia, and surrounding communities of Paulding County with veterinary excellence since 2008. Our stunning facility has over 15,000 sq/ft devoted to the care of our clients and patients and the comfort of our team, including; a spacious surgical suite, conference/break room with a full kitchen, open treatment area, separate isolation ward, private doctor’s offices, large kennel, separate boarding for felines, and an indoor/outdoor doggie daycare space.
Our vision is to support the well-being of our community and its pets through our commitment to excellent veterinary medicine, building lasting client relationships, and empowering our team members.
Team Member Quotes
“The team we work with on a daily basis makes it not only a productive environment but a fun one as well. Cedarcrest Animal Hospital has a family feel with the team as well as most of the clients. We also have the freedom to practice high-quality medicine with the support of the team.”
- Erica Chase, DVM, Associate Veterinarian
"Having worked at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital for over 10 years, and now as the Lead Veterinarian, I can honestly say it has been a joy working here. The team is like family and the tight-knit community has been a pleasure to serve. A well-equipped facility and a strong support staff make my job easy. I cannot imagine working anywhere else!”
-Kelly Qualls, DVM, Lead Veterinarian
About This Role
As an Associate Veterinarian at Cedarcrest Animal Hospital, you will practice exceptional veterinary medicine, in a beautiful, modern, state of art facility located in a town you will love to call home. Together with the latest equipment and technology, a compassionate and talented medical and support team, and a warm, welcoming, and encouraging environment you will AMAZE as a veterinarian.
Our Location
Cedarcrest Animal Hospital is located in Acworth, GA just 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, GA. Acworth, GA is a delightful and appealing place to live, learn, work and play. It is often referred to as the “Lake City' as it is close to Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona. Housing is affordable and the schools are highly rated. Kennesaw State University is a rapidly growing source of higher education learning.
Local parks are a leading attraction for pets and people living in Acworth, GA. Nearby lakes and mountains provide hundreds of acres of outdoor recreation, such as hiking, running, biking, fishing, boating, camping, and much more. Acworth’s local festivals, farmers' markets, concerts, award-winning restaurants, and shopping make this small city feel like a BIG city, without all the traffic.
Why You Want to Work Here
Family-friendly practice
Ability to practice your medicine, your way
Remote access to practice management software, laboratory results, and radiographs
Flexibility in hours when needed
Well respected practice in the community
An experienced management team that truly appreciates and empowers the team
No holidays, Sundays, overnights, or on-call
Adequate time for appointments and case work-up
Experienced, educated, and supportive medical team with over 250 years of veterinary medicine experience.
Mentorship available for new grads
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that our Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Georgia
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
Proficiency in surgery is a plus
AN ORGANIZATION BUILT TO SUPPORT YOU
Industry-Leading PTO Program At SVP, we like to call it TRUE PTO--because here, you can actually take personal time off without worrying about making up lost production when you get back. Production-wise it’s like you never left. Relaxation-wise, it’s a game-changer.
High Producers Bonus Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!
Maternity Leave FULL PAY for four weeks. Because mamas deserve it. Plus short-term disability at 60% of your salary (six weeks for natural birth, eight weeks for C-section), and all still in addition to your PTO. (P.S. We definitely want baby pics when you’re ready to share!)
SVP Leadership Academy At SVP, we never stop investing in our people. And we’re turning our great veterinarians into great leaders, as well. This executive education experience is designed to develop your business leadership acumen to drive success around your hospital’s culture, team development, and operations.
And the list continues...
Doctor Mentorship Program: New DVMs are paired with experienced mentor DVMs for a year-long customized learning experience like no other.
Educational reimbursement to support teammates in becoming Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
Peer Network: Enjoy 8,000+ phone-a-friend opportunities for veterinary professionals across the country who share the goal of a collaborative working environment.
Clinical Tracks Program: Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Cardiology
DVM Teammate Referral Program: Get rewarded for making connections that turn into amazing hires.
Flexible Compensation Structure: Get paid in a way that works for you.
401(k): We’re serious about investing in our people. Our teammates receive a hefty 100% match on the first 3% they put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.
Continuing Education Allowance: Our teammates receive 24 hours of PTO allowance hours each year exclusively for CE, with no production make-up needed.
Lead DVM positions available for those ready for the next step.
Regional and Area Medical Director growth tracks.
New Hospital Equity Incentives: Join as a founding DVM and get substantial financial benefits.
YOUR BENEFITS
HEALTH
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Mental Health Counseling
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
FAMILY
DVM Maternity Leave
Caring for Elderly Family
Returning to Work After a Baby
Divorce
Moving to a New Community
Grieving for a Lost Loved One
Military Family Matters
Job Relocation
Buying or Selling a Home
FINANCE
Industry-Leading PTO Program
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Budgeting and Financial Guidance
Professional Liability Coverage
$5000 Relocation Allowance
Discounted Veterinary Care
Retirement Planning
Will and Testament Planning
Tax Issues
Identify Theft Recovery
Legal Counseling
Teammate Assistance Program
ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS
We built this company around people, not around pet count or production. And we're built by veterinarians, so we understand that you want to join a team that challenges, supports, and rewards you, a place that gives you amazing opportunities and the freedom to do what you love most. Plus, with 370+ locations, we can find the right spot for you. Want to live in a big city? Done. Rural community? We've got those too. Beach life more your style? We can already hear the seagulls.
Our culture is defined by our WAG (Work Together, Amaze, and Grow) values, and we strive to ensure they resonate with everything we do.
WORK TOGETHER: By working together, we uncover solutions and opportunities that help elevate the team as a whole. And with our unparalleled peer network and depth of resources (think: in-house specialty referrals, a dedicated marketing squad, operations assets, and more), you always have the support that y hi ou need to do your best work.
AMAZE: Our mission is to amaze our clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized client experiences, as well as to amaze our teammates with the drive to go the extra mile. We find ways to say, “yes”. And we treat others as we would like to be treated.
GROW: We always ask, “How can we do it/make it/be better?” We’re proactive in our quests for knowledge, new ways to engage our clients, and pathways for leadership and development among all of our teammates. With SVP, it’s not just a job. It’s a career.
A CELEBRATED AND AWARDED CULTURE
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. Our teammates’ dedication to ensuring our culture is best-in-industry hasn’t gone unnoticed as we have been recognized by Newsweek as the 19th Most Loved Workplace in America among many other accolades.
APPLY TODAY - WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!
We’d love to get to know you and learn about your career objectives and aspirations. Regardless of where or how you want to practice, SVP has a place for you.