Description

Residency Trained or Board-Certified Veterinary Internist

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

Come join our collaborative specialty team at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital!

About Us:

• An exciting patient caseload and a long-standing reputation of serving the community for 30+ years
• 12 exam rooms, spacious ICU and separate areas in the hospital for hospitalization including feline wards, intermediate care wards and an isolation ward
• The most up-to-date equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine and feline transfusions, Liga-Sur, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
• Fully equipped surgical suites complete with an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, GE Logiq ultrasounds, fluoroscopy and endoscopy
• Collaborative team of veterinarians and support staff including specialists in surgery, internal medicine, behavior, rehabilitation and emergency clinicians working together to provide the most comprehensive medical care necessary for each patient
• 24/7/365 high level medical care for each and every patient coming to us for help
• State-of-the-art and comprehensive in house laboratory capabilities, surgical instrumentation and equipment supporting a variety of procedures including general surgery, advanced orthopedics, and minimally invasive surgery
• An ICU that is staffed 24 hours a day with skilled support staff, so that each patient is able to be carefully monitored throughout their medical treatment and hospitalization
• Fully equipped rehabilitation suite with underwater treadmill, k-laser, e-stim, exercise treadmill and various enrichment toys
• A trained team to treat and care for cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism undergoing I-131 Radioactive Iodine Therapy in a fully equipped feline ward

Love Where You Live:Enjoy your work-life balance at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an outdoors enthusiast's dream. In Hickory, you'll get to recreate in four distinct seasons and have close proximity to urban amenities in charming Charlotte. Hickory's low cost of living and strong economy makes it a great place to call home.

What You'll Bring:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board Certification or Residency Trained and Board Eligible in Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine while also building and fostering a strong team
• Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
• Leadership Opportunity: We are open to qualified veterinary specialists who are interested in stepping into a Medical Director role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking to combine advanced clinical practice with medical leadership, mentorship, and strategic influence within the hospital.

Why Join Us

• Base salary-$200k-$250k
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Generous annual base compensation plus 25% production
• Student loan assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and continuing education allowance
• 529 Gift of College plans