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Associate Veterinarian in Charlotte, NC
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$116,512 / year median in North Carolina
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Join a long-standing hospital offering:
- 4-day work week
- Established, loyal client base
- Strong team culture and mentorship
- Competitive salary + production bonus The Practice
- Well-established small animal hospital serving the community for 25+ years
- Growing multi-doctor team with strong clinical experience
- AAHA-accredited practice with a focus on high-quality care
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Equipped for surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and general medicine
- Strong emphasis on client relationships and patient wellbeing
- Positive, team-oriented culture with long-standing staff The Role Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied GP caseload:
- Routine consultations and preventative care
- Diagnostics and case management
- Surgery (soft tissue) and dentistry
- Internal medicine cases
- Building strong client relationships
- Collaboration within a supportive veterinary team Suitable for
- Experienced Veterinarians seeking stability and work-life balance
- New graduates looking for mentorship and support
- Team-oriented clinicians who value a positive culture
- Vets passionate about high-quality general practice Salary & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production bonus
- 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Paid parental leave, PTO, and sick days
- CE allowance + paid CE days
- Access to ongoing learning and development programs
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies Location Charlotte - a fast-growing city offering a great mix of urban living, outdoor activities, and easy access to both mountains and coastline. Requirements
DVM / VMD
(or equivalent)- Eligible to work in the US
- Comfortable with general practice (support available)
- Strong communication and team approach
- DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
- NAVLE certification
- ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
- DEA, State, and USDA licenses (or ability to obtain upon hire) This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.