Veterinarian - Surgeon

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50,000 sign on bonus + relocation

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

CE allowance and paid CE time

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Licensure and liability coverage

Employee pet care discounts

Mentorship and leadership training

Job summary

Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency (CASE) in Hickory, NC seeks a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our multi-specialty team. This full-time/part-time role offers immediate high-volume caseload in a referral-driven hospital with strong support from specialty partners.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM from an accredited school, DACVS or residency-trained/board-eligible status, and a passion for advanced medicine. Excellent collaboration and leadership are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained in veterinary surgery.
• Eligible for board certification in veterinary surgery (DACVS).
• Graduated from an accredited veterinary school.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced veterinary surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, emergency and anesthesia teams.
• Mentor junior surgeons and staff.

Skills

Board-certified

Residency-trained

Board-eligible

DVM

Education

DVM from an accredited veterinary school

Job description

Veterinarian - Surgeon

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $250,000 - $325,000 / year

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-art 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 range of $250,000 - $325,000 + 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.