Associate Veterinarian

Chattyvets; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Mentorship and career development

Referral bonus programme

Job summary

Global Veterinary Careers is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join an established emergency hospital in Havelock, NC. The role focuses on emergency consultations, critical care, and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced setting.

You'll work with strong technician support in a modern clinic offering on-site imaging, in-house lab, and surgical suites. Competitive pay, production bonuses, sign-on bonuses, and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Emergency medicine and critical care orientation.
• Strong communication with team and clients.
• Team-focused, able to work in high-pressure situations.
• US licensing requirements and board eligibility (NAVLE/ECFVG).

Responsibilities

• Emergency consultations and critical care.
• Medical and surgical emergency case management.
• Diagnostic imaging and in-house laboratory interpretation.
• Emergency surgery where appropriate.
• Client communication during urgent and critical cases.
• Collaboration with experienced emergency clinicians and nursing staff.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DVM / VMD from AVMA-accredited

NAVLE certification

ECFVG or PAVE

DEA, State and USDA licences

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian – Havelock, NC | Up to $150k + Bonus | Up to $100k Sign-On

Why this role stands out

Looking to build your emergency career in a supportive, well-equipped hospital with exceptional earning potential?

Join a collaborative emergency practice offering:

• Up to $150,000 base salary + production bonus
• Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus (with time commitment)
• No negative accrual
• Emergency-only caseload
• Strong technician support and mentorship

The Practice

• Established emergency-only small animal hospital
• Collaborative, fast-paced, team-focused environment
• Modern equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, surgical and dental suites
• Average of 10–15 cases per doctor each day
• Excellent 3:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio
• Strong relationships with referring veterinary practices
• Broad emergency medicine and surgical caseload

The Role

Full-time Emergency Veterinarian position involving:

• Emergency consultations and critical care
• Medical and surgical emergency case management
• Diagnostic imaging and in-house laboratory interpretation
• Emergency surgery where appropriate
• Client communication during urgent and critical cases
• Collaboration with experienced emergency clinicians and nursing staff

Suitable for

• Experienced Emergency Veterinarians
• GP Veterinarians looking to transition into emergency medicine
• Early-career DVMs seeking mentorship
• Veterinarians who enjoy a varied, fast-paced caseload

Salary & Benefits

• $130,000–$150,000 base salary
• Production bonus
• Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash programme
• No negative accrual
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• CE allowance plus paid licences and professional dues
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Mentorship and career development
• Referral bonus programme

Location

Havelock, North Carolina offers an outstanding coastal lifestyle just minutes from the Crystal Coast. Enjoy beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, waterfront communities including New Bern and Morehead City, and an excellent quality of life with a lower cost of living than many coastal destinations.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the US
• Passion for emergency and urgent care medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome
• 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 licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.