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Atlas Consultancy Group Ltd lists this Relief Veterinarian - Craven County, NC. opportunity in new bern, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location North Carolina, United States Sector Other Salary $2,000.00 per hour
Relief Emergency Veterinarian | Craven County, NC
We are recruiting on behalf of a state-of-the-art, privately owned GP/Emergency hybrid hospital in Craven County that is looking for a dependable ER Relief Veterinarian to cover a long-term maternity leave assignment beginning February 2027.
This hybrid hospital runs general practice during the day and full emergency service overnight and on Sundays, meaning there are no stressful day-to-ER transfers and a consistent standard of care throughout. With a member of the ER team heading out on maternity leave, the hospital has a significant, ongoing overnight coverage need and is looking for a skilled emergency vet who can commit to the assignment long-term.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants the autonomy of overnight ER work in a genuinely well-equipped hospital, without the unpredictability of one-off bookings. You will work consistent, scheduled shifts throughout the assignment, allowing you to build familiarity with the team, systems, and caseload rather than adjusting to a new environment every time.
The role will involve a varied overnight emergency caseload, including stabilization, triage, and emergency surgery such as pyometras, C-sections, and foreign body removals. You will be the sole doctor on shift, supported by a strong, tiered technician team throughout the night. The hospital also sees a fair number of exotic patients, so a willingness to examine and treat guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and lizards is appreciated, though prior exotics expertise is not required.
Key Highlights
Long-term maternity leave coverage beginning February 2027
State-of-the-art, privately owned GP/Emergency hybrid hospital in Craven County, NC
Overnight ER shifts Tuesday-Sunday, plus Sunday daytime (24-hour) coverage
Sole doctor on shift, backed by a strong, tiered technician support team
Oxygen cage, CO2 surgical laser, CT scan, ultrasound, and digital radiography on site
Bed available on-site for downtime during quieter stretches
Competitive flat rate of $2,000 per shift
Opportunity to build a consistent, long-term relief relationship with the hospital
About You
DVM or VMD (or equivalent) from an AVMA accredited university
You hold or are eligible for an active North Carolina veterinary license
Solid emergency and critical care skillset, comfortable managing pyometras, C-sections, foreign body surgeries, and similar emergent procedures
Confident working independently as the sole doctor on shift
Open to examining and treating exotic patients; prior exotics experience not required, just a willingness to help
Comfortable discussing alternative treatment plans and financing options with budget-conscious clients
Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach under pressure
Previous ER relief experience is beneficial, although vets new to ER relief are encouraged to enquire
Able to lift 40+ pounds
Benefits
Competitive flat rate of $2,000 per shift
Long-term, ongoing assignment rather than one-off bookings
Familiarity of returning to the same hospital, team, and systems throughout the coverage period
Shift schedule and clinical expectations communicated in advance
No requirement to perform procedures outside your comfort level
Fully-equipped hospital including CT scan, ultrasound, digital radiography, oxygen cage, and CO2 surgical laser
Continued support from Atlas Relief throughout the assignment
Access to more relief opportunities than you would typically secure independently
Personalized hospital matching based on your clinical style and preferences
Support with rate negotiation to maximize earning potential
Administrative coordination handled on your behalf
Fast and reliable payment for your shifts
Option for sustainable long-term partnership or one-off shifts
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Worksite address
new bern, NC, 28560, US
Who can apply
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