Wellness & Surgical Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Simple IRA with matching

PTO

CE allowance

Health care stipend

Licensing/membership reimbursement

Discounted pet care

Scrubs allowance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Gastonia, NC, is seeking a skilled Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals in a new state-of-the-art hospital.

As a non-profit, we offer loan forgiveness programs, flexible schedules, a competitive compensation package, Simple IRA, generous CE allowance, PTO, and health-care stipends. Join a startup hospital focused on improving the lives of animals and owners.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited veterinary school.
• Valid North Carolina veterinary license within 1 year.
• Proficiency in catheterization, restraint, and general animal care techniques.
• Strong communication to educate pet owners.
• Ability to work with dogs and other animals with care and compassion.
• Experience with shelter, non-profit, emergency or private practice settings.
• Willingness to relocate to the greater Charlotte, NC area.
• Surgical training or enthusiasm for surgical training under a veteran surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Conduct examinations and diagnose illnesses or injuries.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for companion animals.
• Perform or assist surgeries (spay/neuter, tumor removals, enucleations).
• Administer vaccinations and medications.
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care, nutrition, exercise, and grooming.
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians and staff to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records for all patients.
• Pursue continuing education to stay current in veterinary medicine.

Skills

DVM

NC license

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Non-profit experience

Clinic HQ familiarity

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Clinic HQ

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinarian to join our team. As a non‑profit, we have the unique ability to assist you with paying off student loan debt after a prescribed number of years. See, Student loan forgiveness and repayment programs | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)

We take the health and well‑being of our veterinarians seriously by offering flexible work schedules to encourage a healthy, well‑rounded work/life balance. We offer a great compensation package including competitive salary, Simple IRA w/matching, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, stipend for health care, reimbursement for membership and licensing fees, discounted pet care and scrubs allowance.

We are located between the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the soft, sandy beaches of NC. About a 1.5‑2.5‑hour drive to for long weekends of fun!

As a veterinarian in our new state‑of‑the‑art hospital (opened on June 20, 2025) you will be responsible for providing high‑quality medical care and surgical care to a variety of companion animals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough examinations of animals and diagnose illnesses or injuries
• Develop and implement treatment plans for companion animals based on their conditions
• Train to perform or perform surgical procedures, such as spaying/neutering, pyometras, tumor removals, eye enucleations
• Administer vaccinations and medications to prevent and treat diseases
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care, including nutrition, exercise, and grooming
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians and other staff members to provide comprehensive care
• Maintain accurate medical records for all patients
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through continuing education

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Valid North Carolina state veterinary license within 1 year
• Proficiency in animal catheterization, animal restraint, and general animal care techniques
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate pet owners
• Ability to handle dogs and other animals with care and compassion
• Knowledge of practice management software Clinic HQ preferred, but not required
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in shelter, non‑profit, emergency or private practice settings
• Willingness to learn and grow with a new start‑up hospital
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Desire to improve the lives of our area’s most vulnerable animals and owners
• Surgical training or enthusiasm for surgical training under a veterinarian with 15 years of surgical experience
• Willingness to relocate to the greater Charlotte, N.C. area

If you are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and making a positive impact on the lives of animals, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals.