An established small animal hospital in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative team.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys general practice, routine surgery, and developing long-term relationships with clients and their pets. The hospital emphasizes thoughtful medicine, clinical autonomy, teamwork, and giving doctors sufficient time with their patients.

A minimum of 2 years of clinical veterinary experience is preferred.

What to Expect

Flexible scheduling with no on-call.
Doctors may work 3–5 days per week, with a planned every-third-Saturday rotation and no on-call responsibilities.

30-minute appointments.
Appointments are generally scheduled for 30 minutes, allowing time to examine patients thoroughly, discuss recommendations with clients, and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Varied small animal caseload.
Veterinarians provide care for dogs and cats through:

• Preventive and wellness visits
• Sick appointments
• Selected urgent cases
• Routine soft-tissue surgery
• Ongoing management of established patients

Experienced, collaborative team.
The hospital works closely with a nearby sister practice, creating a broader veterinary team with experienced doctors and additional relief coverage. Doctors are encouraged to teach and learn from one another while maintaining clinical autonomy.

Well-designed hospital environment.
The facility includes:

• Three examination rooms
• Dedicated treatment area
• Isolation room
• Quiet hospitalization space for cats
• Spacious lobby
• Separate entrance and exit doors
• Fear Free techniques to reduce patient stress

Compensation & Benefits

• $130,000–$150,000 base salary
• ProSal compensation
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance up to $40,000 combined
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Additional paid time for continuing education
• State veterinary licensing costs covered
• DEA fees covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage
• Professional membership fees
• Partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid North Carolina veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one
• At least 2 years of clinical veterinary experience preferred
• Confidence with routine soft-tissue surgery
• Sound referral judgment
• Strong collaborative and client communication skills

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7394

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About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.
If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.