Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick time/holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Personal pet care discounts

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Charlotte is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join their team. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, emphasizing preventative medicine, surgery, and client-centered practices. Doctors will work in a collaborative environment, supported by experienced staff, with a competitive salary of up to $160K, and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans. Flexible scheduling options are available to support a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care and commitment to high-quality medicine.
• Strong communication skills for client education and interaction.
• Ability to work in a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for dogs and cats.
• Perform examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain clear communication with clients.

Skills

Client-centered care

Preventative medicine

Surgery

Dentistry

Pain management

Team-oriented environment

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Overview

• AAHA Accredited and Fear Free Certified Hospital
• Base salary up to $160K plus production
• Part time or full time schedules

Introduction

Our client is a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join their team. The hospital provides comprehensive care to dogs and cats, including preventative medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and senior pet care, with additional focus on urgent care needs. AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified, and dedicated to low-stress handling, the hospital is committed to delivering the highest standards of care while treating every client and patient like family.

The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 5:30pm, with extended hours until 7:00pm on Wednesdays, and on Saturdays from 8:00am until 2:00pm. For this role, doctors are required to cover weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am until 4:00pm. Full-time employment can be achieved by adding one or two weekday shifts to this schedule. The hospital offers flexibility in scheduling to support both part-time and full-time veterinarians.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality, client-centered care across a broad range of services, including preventative medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, pain management, and senior pet care. Responsibilities include performing examinations, interpreting diagnostic results, developing treatment plans, and maintaining clear client communication and education. The position is open to experienced veterinarians as well as newer graduates who are eager to practice medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The hospital is fully equipped with modern facilities designed to support efficient, compassionate care. Services include wellness and preventive care, diagnostic testing, dental procedures, senior pet care, surgery, and pain management. As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free certified practice, the hospital is committed to low-stress handling and upholding the highest standards of patient care. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and built around maintaining a healthy work-life balance, supported by excellent doctor-to-technician ratios and strong operational infrastructure.

Team

The hospital currently has four DVMs working alongside a highly skilled team of support staff. The environment is collaborative, mentoring-focused, and designed to ensure doctors can focus on practicing high-quality medicine while being supported both clinically and personally.

The Package

• Base salary up to $160,000 + production
• Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)