Veterinarian - Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital!

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital

Elkin (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

CE reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital in Elkin, NC seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join our three‑doctor practice. We treat dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and some reptiles, with strong client relationships and deep community ties.

Exotics plus small animal medicine are a daily focus, with a supportive, cross‑trained team and opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Relocation and flexible schedules may be available.

Qualifications

DVM from an AVMA-accredited program or equivalent.
Licensure in good standing in the relevant state.
DEA/BNDD eligibility.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Professional appearance and courteous interaction with staff and clients.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and more with assistance.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to diagnose disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results.
Advise owners on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medications as needed.
Provide guidance on end‑of‑life care for pets.
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure ethical compliance.

Skills

Exotic animal medicine

Small animal medicine

Client communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Practice

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Elkin, NC, understands the value of the relationship between a pet and its owner and the importance of providing the best veterinary care possible to your pets. That is why we offer extensive business hours, innovative medical equipment, and a caring and qualified staff.

The reason we chose the name “Animal Ark of Elkin”is because we set out to help all of God’s creatures to the best of our ability. Our veterinary services are available for dogs, cats, birds, small pocket pets, and some reptiles. We have specialized services for our avian and poultry family members.

Position Purpose

If you’re looking for a place where your medicine stays interesting, your team feels like family, and your community truly knows you—this is it.

At Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, we’re a well-established, three-doctor practice deeply woven into the Elkin community. Our clients trust us, stay with us, and bring us everything from puppies and kittens to parrots, reptiles, and pocket pets—because they know we care.

Why you’ll love it here:

Exotics + small animal medicine – Every day is different
Strong, cross-trained team – Support that actually supports you
Real mentorship – Collaborative doctors who love teaching and learning
Deep community ties – Clients who trust, follow through, and appreciate you

This is a place where your skills grow, your cases stay interesting, and your team feels like family.

Essential Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
Maintain patients’ medical records.
Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
Appropriate state licensure.
Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered