Associate Veterinarian: Meaningful Small Animal Medicine

Hope Animal Hospital; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

SIMPLE IRA plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hope Animal Hospital in Shelby, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to deliver high-quality care for small animals. You will join a collaborative team that supports individualized treatment plans, open communication, and work-life balance with weekday hours and weekends off.

Key responsibilities include wellness exams, preventive care, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics using in-house labs, radiography, ultrasound, and modern equipment.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited program.
• Current North Carolina license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Strong knowledge of small animal medicine and preventive care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and teammates.
• Compassionate, professional and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness exams, preventive care, vaccinations, and client education for dogs and cats.
• Diagnose and manage medical conditions using in-house labs, radiography, ultrasound, and other tools.
• Perform or assist with soft tissue surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and pain management.
• Discuss treatment recommendations clearly to help owners make informed decisions.
• Work with the team to provide efficient urgent/discharge planning and strong client experience.

Skills

DVM degree

NC license

Small animal medicine

Client communication

Collaborative care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Hope Animal Hospital in Shelby, North Carolina is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to deliver high-quality care for small animals. You will join a collaborative team that supports individualized treatment plans, open communication, and work-life balance with weekday hours and weekends off.

Key responsibilities include wellness exams, preventive care, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostics using in-house labs, radiography, ultrasound, and modern equipment.