Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
Emergency Pet Hospital of Craven–Carteret is a well-established emergency-only practice dedicated to delivering high-quality urgent medical and surgical care when regular clinics are closed — nights, weekends, and holidays. The hospital emphasizes compassionate patient care, uses modern diagnostics and treatment plans, and works closely with referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care. The team culture is collaborative and fast-paced, offering broad clinical exposure. The practice averages 10-15 patients per doctor daily and strives for a 3:1 doctor to tech ratio. The case mix includes small animal emergency and surgery, utilizing technology such as digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, a dental suite, and a surgical suite. The team culture is described as collaborative, fast-paced, and fun.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university (required)
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to care
- Strong communication and client-education skills
Nice To Haves
- Early-career DVMs will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality urgent medical and surgical care during nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Provide compassionate patient care.
- Utilize modern diagnostics and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care.
- Work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
- Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the support of medical systems and team.
- Educate clients on patient care.
Benefits
- Up to 100k Signing Bonus with time commitment
- $130K-$150K annual salary + production bonus
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production
- No negative accrual
- Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid licenses and professional dues
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
- Strong work-life balance
- Mentorship programs
- Relocation assistance
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Student loan assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
