Emergency Veterinarian

AzVMA; Kannapolis (NC); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

Group Health Insurance

Short term disability

CE allowance $3000

Relocation assistance

Mentorship

Job summary

Pet Emergency and Trauma Services (PETS) in Kannapolis, NC seeks an emergency veterinarian to practice high‑quality medicine within a collaborative team. The hospital is equipped with Idexx lab tools, a Sound digital X-ray system, GE Versana Active ultrasound, Engler ventilator, and more, with a rotating day/night schedule.

The compensation includes a guaranteed base salary of $160,000+, 22% production paid monthly, and a sign‑on bonus, plus benefits like SIMPLE IRA, health, disability, and

Qualifications

• DVM degree and NC license required or eligibility
• Emergency experience or rotating internship preferred but not required
• Strong medical and soft tissue surgical skills

Responsibilities

• Practice emergency veterinary medicine independently and with the team
• Develop and communicate diagnostic and treatment plans for inpatients and outpatients
• Manage hospitalized patients collaboratively
• Perform emergency soft tissue surgery (e.g., abdominal explorations, splenectomy)
• Maintain medical records for continuity of care
• Rotate between day and overnight shifts with flexibility

Skills

Emergency veterinary medicine

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Surgical skills

Record-keeping

Tools

Idexx laboratory equipment

Sound X-ray system

GE Versana Active ultrasound

Engler ventilator

Job description

Everyone loves animals.

Only a few love them enough to be an emergency veterinarian!

Pet Emergency and Trauma Services (PETS) is an independently-owned, 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital located in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Serving a diverse demographic base from Cabarrus and the surrounding counties requires a collaborative relationship with our area general practices as well as with nearby referral and specialty centers.

We are looking for someone who practices high-quality medicine and understands how to work within a budget when necessary. We recently moved into a newly renovated building and we are well-outfitted with a full suite of Idexx laboratory equipment, Sound digital X-ray system, GE Versana Active ultrasound, Engler ventilator and more!

Job Description

• Practice emergency veterinary medicine independently, as well as work as a team member in cooperation with other veterinarians and staff.
• Develop and communicate diagnostic and treatment plans for both outpatient and inpatient care
• Manage hospitalized patients collaboratively
• Perform emergency soft tissue surgery including abdominal exploratory, splenectomy, gastropexy, Cesarean section and wound care
• Maintain excellent medical records to share with referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care
• Regular rotating schedule between doctors. Current opening has flexibility for preference of daytime or overnight shifts.

What we offer

• Free coffee and snacks... because following your passion is much easier when the coffee is free!
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% match
• Group Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
• Short term disability and Life insurance
• CE allowance of $3000 annually
• VIN, AtDove.org and Co Vet memberships
• RECOVER CPR certification
• Licensure, fees and membership dues paid
• Group vision and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Annual scrubs allowance
• Relocation assistance available
• Mentorship - we like to talk shop!

Compensation

• Guaranteed base salary of $160,000 or more, commensurate with experience
• 22% production paid monthly, no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus

• Ability to use a tongue depressor as a spork
• North Carolina State Veterinary License
• DEA license
• Previous emergency experience or a rotating internship in emergency, surgery and medicine preferred but not required
• Strong medical and soft tissue surgical skills
• An understanding and compassionate, yet ironclad soul