Associate Veterinarian

CareVet Health • Sylva, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Sylva Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice thoughtful, high-quality medicine in a supportive environment with an experienced staff and a loyal clientele. The hospital provides comprehensive general practice care with a strong emphasis on surgery. This role is especially appealing to veterinarians who want consistent opportunities to perform surgery in a supportive environment. The hospital is not high-volume or high-pressure, allowing time and support to practice medicine thoughtfully, complete thorough case workups, and build strong client relationships. The veterinarian will work closely with an experienced Medical Director in a setting where communication is strong and support is readily available. The team communicates well, supports each other, and keeps the day running smoothly, allowing the veterinarian to focus on patient care rather than workflow stress.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Nice To Haves

• Veterinarians interested in surgical cases
• Doctors comfortable practicing with autonomy
• Clinicians who value client relationships and continuity of care
• DVMs wanting a supportive team environment
• Veterinarians looking for a long-term lifestyle fit

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Benefits

• Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Generous signing bonus
• Student loan support
• Relocation stipend
• No upfront non-compete
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance
• Paid time off
• Free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
• Mentorship-driven experience
• Strong focus on skill development
• CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support
• Access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level