Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - Charlotte, NC

IndeVets • Charlotte, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

IndeVets is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This role offers a unique approach to veterinary medicine, prioritizing work-life balance and professional well-being. Unlike traditional models, IndeVets replaces rigid contracts with sustainable career paths, giving veterinarians control over their schedules and guaranteed income. The position involves working 4-5 days per week, with a dedicated scheduling coordinator building schedules in advance based on individual preferences. Veterinarians will practice across a network of trusted hospital partners, gaining diverse clinical experience and having the option to pick up additional shifts for extra pay or PTO. The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, patient care over numbers, and provides strong support through medical leadership, mentorship, and a community of fellow veterinarians, including access to a veterinary social worker. IndeVets is committed to preventing burnout and fostering career growth through leadership opportunities, exposure to diverse settings, and flexibility.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Active license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable).
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a small animal setting.
• Confidence practicing independently.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

• GP, ER, or urgent care experience.
• Internship training.

Responsibilities

• Practice veterinary medicine with clinical autonomy, focusing on patient care.
• Build a schedule by choosing preferred work days (4-5 days per week).
• Work across a network of trusted hospital partners.
• Gain diverse clinical experience, including potential exposure to surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care.
• Collaborate with medical leadership and mentorship.
• Focus on patient care, not production quotas.

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with consistent, predictable pay.
• Multiple medical plan options (including fully paid plans).
• Dental + vision insurance.
• Generous, guilt-free PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO.
• 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (immediate vesting).
• Company-paid liability + short-term disability insurance.
• Discounts on VIN, VETgirl, Fear Free, VetRec AI scribe, and more.
• Access to a veterinary social worker.
• Leadership and mentorship opportunities.
• Flexibility to evolve schedule over time.

What This Job Offers

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