Veterinarian

Independence Veterinary Clinic•Charlotte, NC

8d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring an experienced Associate Veterinarian for its full-service dog and cat hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. This general-practice role has a surgery focus and offers a collaborative, well-established team, skilled technicians and support staff, and opportunities to build a caseload and career. The clinic provides wellness care, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, ultrasound, digital radiography, laser therapy, and in-house laboratory and pharmacy services. Rehabilitation and hydrotherapy are available through HealingPups, with additional grooming and fitness services through SpaPups and Woofin' Workout. The position is full-time, four 10-hour shifts 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. The clinic describes its culture as inclusive, diverse, and welcoming, and says it values collaboration, patient care, client education, and veterinarians' long-term growth.

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 spirit and genuine investment in patient care and client education.

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness care, urgent care, and treatment.
Perform surgery, including soft tissue surgery.
Use diagnostic services and equipment, including in-house digital radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory services.
Collaborate with other doctors and the veterinary 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.
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 those interested.