Associate Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Continuing-education allowance

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated DVM. This part-time role emphasizes high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-based culture. The hospital, equipped with modern diagnostic tools, is one of the first to offer FIP treatment for cats.

We value work-life balance, providing comprehensive benefits including 100% paid health and dental insurance, continuing education, and more. There is also potential for ownership or partnership for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• DVM qualification required for practice.
• Experience in high-quality medicine preferred.
• Interest in surgery is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-quality medicine in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform or assist in surgeries, including soft tissue procedures and orthopedic surgeries.
• Assist in diagnostics and procedures as needed.

Skills

Team-oriented practice

High-quality medicine

Surgery interest

Diagnostic skills

Education

DVM qualification

Tools

Digital radiographs

IDEXX Lab suite

Companion laser therapy

Job description

First of all...WE LOVE ANIMALS! Remember when that's all that mattered? We are trying to keep that the main focus at our hospital. Doesn't mean we can't have fun doing it! Our culture is light hearted and geared towards exceptional pet care. No drama here! Life is too short to be miserable in the career you worked so hard to attain!

Animal Health and Wellness Hospital is a privately-owned, 3 doctor small-animal practice in a quiet suburb of Winston-Salem. Due to the practice's fast growth, our team is expanding! We are in search of a DVM who practices high-quality medicine in a team-orientated environment. We serve mainly dogs and cats but will see exotic pets if the individual doctor desires- your choice! Our hospital is equipped with digital radiographs, IDEXX Lab suite, companion laser therapy, dental radiographs, Cardiopet EKG and GE Versana ultrasound. Referral centers and emergency hospitals are nearby and we have a board certified surgeon that comes into the practice to perform orthopedics and other intricate surgeries.

Benefits

• 100% paid health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick time
• Simple IRA
• Continuing-education allowance and paid time off
• Competitive salaries

We strive to support a healthy work-life balance for all of our employees.

Position Summary

Part time salary dependent on days/hours worked. We are in search of a DVM who shares our commitment to patient care and customer service. We welcome new ideas and therapies. Our doctors culture a collaborative environment. We were one of the first hospitals in the area to offer FIP treatment for cats! Interest in surgery is welcome but not necessary. Our current doctors can perform intricate soft tissue surgeries such as perineal urethrostomies which they are willing to teach to new associates. We have a traveling specialist surgeon who regularly visits our practice to perform certain orthopedic surgeries such as TPLOs or complicated fracture repair. Continuing education is highly supported not only for veterinarians but also for our staff.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-quality medicine in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform or assist in surgeries, including soft tissue procedures and orthopedic surgeries.
• Assist in diagnostics and procedures: take radiographs, place IV catheters, draw blood, intubate surgical patients, read ear and urine cytology, perform medical treatments as needed, and run in-house blood analyzers.
• Participate in continuing education and training opportunities.
• Respond to same-day sick patients and manage schedule accordingly.

Schedule and Work Hours

All appointments are 30 minutes in length. Several appointments per day are blocked out for same-day sick patients. Drop-off patient time is also blocked in the schedule. We schedule a daily 2-hour break for catch up and lunch. The last appointment is scheduled at 5:00pm so that everyone goes home at 6:00pm. We are closed on weekends and major holidays and refer to emergency and urgent care facilities in the area.

Additional Opportunities

There is potential for ownership or partnership!