Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners • Charlotte, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring an experienced Associate Veterinarian for its well-established, collaborative general practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a focus on surgery. The clinic serves dogs and cats and offers wellness care, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, ultrasound, digital radiography, laser therapy, an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, and access to rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, grooming, and fitness services. The veterinarian will work with a collaborative team of doctors, technicians, and support staff, with opportunities to grow a caseload and career. A partnership or ownership pathway is available for interested candidates.

The position is full-time, scheduled for four 10-hour days per week. The clinic is open Monday through Friday and closed on weekends. The base salary is $120,000–$140,000, with relocation assistance available and a signing bonus of up to $30,000 or partnership options.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid veterinary license in North Carolina.
• At least 2 years of small-animal clinical experience.
• Strong soft tissue surgical skills and a genuine interest in surgery.
• Collaborative approach and genuine investment in patient care and client education.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to dogs and cats, including wellness care, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care.
• Perform soft tissue surgery.
• Diagnose and treat patients using the clinic’s in-house diagnostic equipment and services.
• Collaborate with fellow veterinarians and the clinic’s support team.
• Support patient care and client education.

Benefits

• Signing bonus of up to $30,000.
• Relocation assistance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Enhanced parental and medical leave, including short-term disability.
• Pet care discounts for employees’ animals.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT covered in full.
• VIN membership and AI note-taking software covered.
• Partnership or ownership pathway through Veterinary Practice Partners for interested employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree