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Job description
Emergency Veterinarian
Department: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Compensation: $170,000 - $210,000 / year
Description
Emergency Veterinarian Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) | Hickory, North Carolina
Emergency medicine is challenging. Your hospital shouldn't be.
At Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE), we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional people. As one of western North Carolina's premier 24/7 specialty and emergency hospitals, we're seeking an Emergency Veterinarian who wants to practice advanced medicine alongside a collaborative team of specialists, experienced emergency clinicians, and highly skilled technicians.
Whether you're an experienced ER veterinarian or a confident general practitioner looking to transition into emergency medicine, you'll find mentorship, support, and the resources to thrive.
Why You'll Love CASE
CASE is a modern, 12,000-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital designed to provide the highest level of patient care. Our team works together to deliver exceptional medicine in a collaborative environment where every doctor has the tools and support they need.
Our hospital features:
24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
Specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Behavior, and Rehabilitation
Fully staffed ICU with dedicated DVM and experienced technical support
12 spacious exam rooms
Comprehensive in-house laboratory
CT
Fluoroscopy
Digital Radiography
Color Flow Doppler Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Minimally Invasive Surgical Equipment
Comprehensive surgical instrumentation
Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy
Fully equipped Rehabilitation Department featuring: Underwater treadmill
K-Laser therapy
Electrical stimulation
Exercise treadmill
You'll practice medicine with access to advanced diagnostics and technology while collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
What You'll Do
Diagnose and treat a diverse emergency caseload
Stabilize critical patients and perform emergency procedures
Collaborate closely with our specialists to provide comprehensive care
Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and clients
Help create a positive, supportive, team-oriented culture
Deliver compassionate, high-quality medicine every shift
We’re Looking For
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
Eligible for veterinary licensure in North Carolina
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Passion for emergency medicine and patient care
Experienced ER veterinarians encouraged to apply
Confident general practitioners interested in emergency medicine are also encouraged to apply
What We Offer
We know outstanding veterinarians deserve outstanding support. That's why we offer a highly competitive compensation package that can be customized to your experience and career goals.
Benefits include:
Base salary range of $170,000 - $210,000 + production
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous Paid Time Off
Continuing Education allowance plus paid CE days
Professional dues and licensing reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Access to a nationwide network of veterinary specialists and mentors
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Pet Care Discounts
Customized employment packages designed around your goals
Life in Hickory, North Carolina
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory offers an incredible quality of life with a lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas. Spend your weekends boating on Lake Hickory, hiking scenic mountain trails, exploring local breweries, enjoying a thriving arts community, or taking quick trips to Asheville, Charlotte, and the mountains. It's the perfect place to build a rewarding veterinary career without sacrificing work-life balance.
About Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a multi-specialty practice with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, behavior, rehabilitation and 24-hour emergency and critical care housed in a beautiful newly built 12,000-square-foot hospital in Hickory, NC. We have a spacious hospital with a fully staffed ICU with DVM and highly skilled 24 hr support team to manage a high volume patient case load with 12 exam rooms. In hospital we have comprehensive in house laboratory equipment that includes chemistry, cbc, epoc, blood gas, sedivue, fecal imagyst, telecytometry, ability to have consultation and recommendation from boarded radiologist and clinical pathologist for best in the moment patient care, oxygen therapy (multiple snyder icu cages and high flow). We have the ability to provide superior specialty care with computed tomography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, color-flow doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation. We are able to provide radioactive iodine therapy for cats with hyperthyroidism and have a fully equipped rehabilitation suite with k- laser, e-stim, oasis underwater treadmill as well as exercise treadmill for assisting patients with pre and post op recovery.
We have a team of highly skilled board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, veterinary technicians, and support staff that believe in compassionate care, always being prepared, supportive, excellence and quality in everything we do for our patients and encourage individuals who embrace a fast-paced atmosphere with honesty, positive attitude and transparency.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
hickory, NC, 28601, US
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