Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $200K

No overnights

Long weekends

No on-call or emergency coverage

Fewer than 180 working days per year

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment presents an Associate Veterinarian position with a privately owned hospital focusing on small animals, primarily cats and dogs. The role features a rotating schedule that averages 3.5 working days per week and built-in long weekends, with 4–5 consecutive days off regularly.

Shifts run 8:00 am–6:00 pm or 9:00 am–7:00 pm, and there are no overnights, no on-call duties, and no emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ clinical veterinary experience in a small animal setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage varied caseloads.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and education.

Responsibilities

• Work up medical cases and perform surgical procedures.
• Carry out dentistry and utilise diagnostic tools to support patient care.
• Manage an appointment load of 15–25 cases per day in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Two years exp

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Tools

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Digital radiography

Dental radiographs

Class IV laser

Surgical equipment

Job description

Our client is a privately owned hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team. This well-established small animal practice primarily treats cats and dogs, with openness to expanding into additional species.

This full-time position is designed with work-life balance at its core, featuring a thoughtfully structured rotating schedule that averages just 3.5 working days per week. Our doctors enjoy built-in long weekends every month, with 4–5 consecutive days off regularly incorporated into the schedule—giving you meaningful time to rest, travel, or recharge. Shifts are scheduled as either 8:00 am – 6:00 pm or 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, with hospital hours of 7:30 am – 7:00 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday through Friday, and 7:30 am – 4:00 pm on Saturdays. Weekend responsibilities are minimal, averaging just two short (6-hour) Saturday shifts every three weeks. There are no overnight shifts, no on-call duties, and no emergency coverage, allowing for true time off when you leave the hospital. Altogether, this schedule results in fewer than 180 working days per year, making it an ideal opportunity for veterinarians seeking both professional fulfilment and exceptional quality of life.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This role includes a varied caseload with responsibilities such as working up medical cases, performing surgical procedures, carrying out dentistry, and utilising diagnostic tools to support patient care. You will also be responsible for building strong client relationships through clear communication and education, while managing a steady appointment load of approximately 15–25 cases per day in a fast-paced environment. The hospital is seeking an experienced veterinarian with a minimum of two years’ experience who is confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The practice is well-equipped with modern technology, including ultrasound (both in-house and visiting consultant), a full in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental radiographs, and Class IV laser therapy. They are also open to investing in additional surgical equipment to support specific clinical interests. The hospital is both AAHA-accredited and Fear Free certified, offering a wide range of services such as surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, pain management, acupuncture, and laser therapy.

Team

You will be joining a collaborative and efficient team of 8 DVMs, with 4 typically working at any given time. The support staff ratio is exceptionally strong at 5:1, including technicians, assistants, and administrative team members, ensuring doctors are well-supported throughout the day. The practice prides itself on maintaining a positive, team-oriented culture in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

• Competitive salary up to $200K
• Straight base or prosal model available
• License, DEA AVMA and NCVMA fees covered