Board-Certified or Residency-Trained, Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon

AzVMA; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Professional licensure and liability

CE allowance and paid CE time

Mentorship and leadership training

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) in Hickory, NC seeks a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join a collaborative, multi-specialty team. This position is available full-time or part-time in a referral-driven hospital with immediate caseload and strong growth potential.

The ideal candidate will possess DVM from an AVMA-accredited program, DACVS or residency training, and board-eligibility in veterinary surgery, with a passion for high‑quality medicine and

Qualifications

• DVM from AVMA-accredited school.
• DACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery.
• Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine.
• Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach.
• Interest in mentorship and collaboration.
• Leadership-minded candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume surgical caseload with specialists and emergency clinicians.
• Collaborate with a multi-specialty team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Work in a hospital with advanced imaging and surgical resources.

Skills

Advanced surgical skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship interest

Leadership mindset

Education

DVM from AVMA-accredited school

DACVS or residency-trained

Board-eligible in veterinary surgery

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

On-site CT

Digital radiography/ultrasound

Job description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained, Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative, multi-specialty team in Hickory, North Carolina. This role is available full-time or part-time and offers the opportunity to practice advanced surgery in a highly equipped, referral-driven hospital with a long-standing reputation for excellence.

Why CASE?

For more than 30 years, CASE has served as a trusted specialty and emergency referral center for the region. Our hospital is built to support complex cases, collaborative medicine, and sustainable careers—backed by exceptional staffing and resources.

• Our Core Values
• Compassionate Care
• Always Prepared
• Supportive
• Excellence
• Walk Into an Immediate, High-Volume Caseload
• This is a rare opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join a hospital with immediate case demand and proven growth potential. Due to the strength of our referral network and current surgeon capacity, we are currently turning away 3-5 surgical cases each day.

A second surgeon will have the opportunity to step into an already established, high-volume caseload from day one, with strong support from emergency clinicians, specialty partners, and an experienced technical team.

The Medicine You’ll Practice

You’ll step into an exciting and diverse surgical caseload supported by specialists, emergency clinicians, and a deeply skilled support team. Our collaborative environment allows you to focus on medicine while knowing your patients receive exceptional care 24/7.

• Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities Include:
• Fully equipped surgical suites with on-site CT
• Digital radiography, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery
• GE Logiq ultrasound systems
• Advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery support
• LigaSure, GIA staplers, PoliPhase sealant, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation
• Canine and feline transfusion capabilities
• State-of-the-ata anesthesia monitoring and pain management

Ideal Candidate

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
• DACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery
• Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine
• Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach
• Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Leadership-minded candidates encouraged to apply
• Collaborative, Multi-Specialty Team
• You’ll work alongside a highly engaged team that includes specialists in:
• Internal Medicine
• Behavior
• Rehabilitation
• Emergency & Critical Care
• This collaborative approach ensures every patient receives thoughtful, comprehensive care—and every clinician has support. If you are seeking a role where you can practice at a high level, grow quickly, and make an immediate clinical and financial impact, this opportunity is uniquely positioned for success.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive specialty compensation and benefits package, including:

• $50,000 sign on bonus + relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Competitive salary + 25% prosal model
• Flexible scheduling options
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 529 College Savings Plan contributions
• Paid time off
• CE allowance and paid CE time
• Paid parental leave
• Professional licensure and liability coverage
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mentorship, professional development, and leadership training
• Access to a strong national network of veterinary specialists

Life in Hickory, NC

Named a "Best Place to Live" by U.S. News & World Report, Hickory offers an excellent quality of life with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community—without the congestion or cost of larger metro areas. It’s an ideal place to build a long-term specialty career while maintaining balance outside the hospital.

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)