Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary or pro-sal model available

Licensing and association fees covered

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment seeks an Associate Veterinarian for a well-established small animal hospital in North Carolina. The role features a rotating schedule averaging 3.5 working days per week, with long weekends and minimal weekend duties, promoting excellent work–life balance.

You will handle a varied caseload including medical workups, surgeries, dentistry, and use ultrasound, in-house labs, and digital radiography to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in veterinary practice.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work up medical cases and perform surgical procedures.
• Carry out dentistry and utilise diagnostic tools to support patient care.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and education.
• Manage a steady appointment load of 15–25 cases per day in a fast-paced environment.

Tools

Ultrasound

In-house laboratory

Digital radiography

Dental radiographs

Class IV laser therapy

Team collaboration

Client communication

Job description

• Straight base or prosal model available
• License, DEA AVMA and NCVMA fees covered

Job Description

Introduction

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 fulfillment 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.