Veterinarian - Surgeon

Innovetive PetCare • Hickory, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained, Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon to join their collaborative, multi-specialty team in Hickory, North Carolina. This role is available full-time or part-time and offers the opportunity to practice advanced surgery in a highly equipped, referral-driven hospital with a long-standing reputation for excellence. CASE has served as a trusted specialty and emergency referral center for over 30 years, equipped to support complex cases, collaborative medicine, and sustainable careers with exceptional staffing and resources. This is a rare opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join a hospital with immediate case demand and proven growth potential, currently turning away 3-5 surgical cases daily due to referral network strength and current surgeon capacity. A second surgeon will have the opportunity to step into an established, high-volume caseload from day one, with strong support from emergency clinicians, specialty partners, and an experienced technical team. The role involves practicing diverse surgical caseloads supported by specialists, emergency clinicians, and a skilled support team in a collaborative environment where clinicians can focus on medicine while patients receive 24/7 care.

Requirements

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
• DACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery
• Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine
• Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach
• Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Leadership-minded candidates encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

• Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Practice advanced surgery in a highly equipped, referral-driven hospital.
• Focus on medicine while knowing patients receive exceptional care 24/7.
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, and a skilled support team.
• Engage in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Potentially mentor junior staff and contribute to leadership training.

Benefits

• $50,000 sign on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Competitive salary + 25% prosal model
• Flexible scheduling options
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 529 College Savings Plan contributions
• Paid time off
• CE allowance and paid CE time
• Paid parental leave
• Professional licensure and liability coverage
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mentorship, professional development, and leadership training
• Access to a strong national network of veterinary specialists

What This Job Offers

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