Small-Animal Veterinarian (ER) – Havelock, NC

Desort; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

CE allowance

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Desort is seeking an Emergency Associate Veterinarian to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in Havelock, NC. The role focuses on managing urgent and emergent cases in a well-equipped facility with strong technical support.

Ideal for experienced ER veterinarians or early-career DVMs looking to build skills in a supportive environment with mentorship and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM degree is required.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in North Carolina is required.
• Candidates should have strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical and surgical care for small animal patients.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory equipment.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care to pet owners.
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate with referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Diagnostic skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

DVM degree

NC licensure eligibility

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

In-house lab

Job description

Small-Animal Veterinarian (ER) – Havelock, NC

A veterinary hospital is seeking an Emergency Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join its fast-paced, collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a wide range of urgent and emergent cases while working in a well-equipped facility with strong technical support. This position is ideal for both experienced emergency veterinarians and early-career DVMs looking to build confidence and expand their clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical and surgical care for small animal patients
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory equipment
• Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
• Coordinate with referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in North Carolina.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus production bonus
• Signing bonus opportunities
• Continuing education allowance and paid professional licenses/dues
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Mentorship and career development programs

Equal Opportunity Employer
This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.