Associate Veterinarian - Calabash, NC

Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

CE allowance

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Calabash, NC, seeks an Associate Veterinarian to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a multi-doctor setting. You will collaborate with a skilled team and utilize advanced diagnostics and in-house resources to support patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include wellness and routine surgeries, with emphasis on client communication and ethics. The schedule is full-time with business hours that promote work-life balance in a coastal community.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in North Carolina or the ability to obtain.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care for small animals in a multi-doctor practice.
• Perform routine surgeries, wellness visits, and palliative care.
• No overnight hospitalization is required; schedule supports work-life balance.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Licensure in North Carolina or ability to obtain

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Calabash, North Carolina, and you'll quickly discover that you're well-supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

Multi-doctor practice with tenured support staff Ultrasound, cold laser therapy, in-house lab, digital dental, and whole-body radiology A dedicated surgical suite has cautery, multiparameter monitors, patient warming devices, and an Oxygen cage. Separate cat and dog boarding areas. Doggie Daycare is offered M-F. Beautifully maintained astro-turfed yard for boarders and doggie daycare campers connects the hospital to our retail boutique. Hands-free radiology AAHA-Accredited

Schedule

Schedule Full-Time Schedule Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Saturday - 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cases

Small Animals A mixture of wellness and sick patients, routine surgeries, and Palliative care. No overnight hospitalization.

Community

We are 7 miles from Sunset Beach, 15 minutes from North Myrtle Beach, and an hour from Wilmington, giving you both access to the city and the quality of life of a small beach town. We have many great golf courses and several beaches nearby. Calabash is known for its excellent restaurants and Calabash-style seafood.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

• Compensation Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
• Health & Well‑being Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
• Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in North Carolina or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward, and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™.

Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media. Learn more about the hospital Here

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.

For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.