Emergency Veterinarian

Swansboro Animal Hospital • Swansboro, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center is a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital in Swansboro, North Carolina. The Emergency Veterinarian practices emergency medicine across a varied caseload, including surgery and internal medicine, with medical autonomy and collaborative support from DVMs, RVTs, assistants, kennel technicians, and client service representatives. The role includes mentorship tailored to the veterinarian, monthly doctor meetings, case reviews, and rounds at every shift change. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with flexible scheduling intended to support work-life balance.

The hospital provides high-resolution digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, LigaSure vessel-sealing equipment, cautery, in-house Idexx diagnostics, digital cytology, monitoring equipment, a donor blood bank, a stocked pharmacy, Vetspire software, and Cubex inventory management. Other workplace amenities include a dedicated doctors’ office and a stocked break room. The hospital also offers externships for technician students and aspiring veterinarians.

The position offers competitive compensation, mentorship, and professional development support, along with benefits and possible future ownership opportunities. The job posting also describes coastal recreation and city outings available in the region.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Active veterinary state license.
• Current DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Practice emergency veterinary medicine across a varied caseload.
• Perform surgery and use the hospital’s diagnostic resources.
• Exercise medical autonomy while collaborating with the veterinary team.
• Work closely with fellow DVMs, RVTs, and support staff.
• Participate in doctor meetings, case reviews, and shift-change rounds.
• Provide compassionate communication and teamwork in emergency patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Future ownership opportunities
• Mentorship and access to the DVM Mentor Network
• Paid continuing education allowance
• Paid professional dues
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Liability coverage
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personal pet care discounts

What This Job Offers

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