About this opportunity
Heartland Veterinary Partners lists this Veterinarian - Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital! Up to $50k sign on bonus! opportunity in elkin, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Elkin, NC, understands the value of the relationship between a pet and its owner and the importance of providing the best veterinary care possible to your pets. That is why we offer extensive business hours, innovative medical equipment, and a caring and qualified staff.
The reason we chose the name “Animal Ark of Elkin” is because we set out to help all of God’s creatures to the best of our ability. Our veterinary services are available for dogs, cats, birds, small pocket pets, and some reptiles. We have specialized services for our avian and poultry family members.
Position Purpose
If you’re looking for a place where your medicine stays interesting, your team feels like family, and your community truly knows you—this is it.
At Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, we’re a well-established, three-doctor practice deeply woven into the Elkin community. Our clients trust us, stay with us, and bring us everything from puppies and kittens to parrots, reptiles, and pocket pets—because they know we care.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Exotics + small animal medicine – Every day is different
Strong, cross‑trained team – Support that actually supports you
Real mentorship – Collaborative doctors who love teaching and learning
Deep community ties – Clients who trust, follow through, and appreciate you
All experience levels welcome – New grads encouraged
Essential Responsibilities
Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
Maintain patients’ medical records.
Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
Appropriate state licensure.
Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered
Competitive Compensation – All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Managing career path development
Employee Assistance Program
DVM Referral Program
Mental Health Resources
Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
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Worksite address
elkin, NC, 28621, US
Who can apply
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