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Petfolk
Charlotte, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

As a Petfolk Veterinarian, you’ll be charged with improving the lives of pets and their parents in the Steele Creek, NC area. Ideal candidates believe in Fear Free/force free handling, love to collaborate, and gravitate towards high-end technology. Our team enjoys connecting with pet parents and ensuring high-quality pet care with exceptional customer experiences.

Petfolk provides a modern ecosystem of connected care including Pet Care Centers and Virtual Care. As the industry's demand continues to rise we are poised to meet the needs of the contemporary pet parent by offering general practice and daytime urgent care.

Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent), active and in good standing in the state of North Carolina or currently pursuing registration in NC (We will pay for it!)

  • 1+ years in the pet ecosystem.
  • Prioritization of the gold standard approach to health and wellness of pets with a focus on preventative care.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in an innovative, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • A Fear-Free or low-stress handling-based approach to interacting with and handling pets.
  • Passion for improving veterinary healthcare and educating pet parents.
  • Compassionate team player with a positive attitude that prioritizes effective communication.

Life long learner whom stays current on innovation in the industry and continuous learning to meet and exceed state CE requirements

Additional Qualifications

  • You love working with pets and they love working with you even more.
  • You have a knack for creative problem-solving and are excited to learn new things.
  • You enjoy being part of a team that is collaborative and strives to offer the best care possible.

Benefits

  • Desirable Compensation
  • State-of-the-art Modern Facilities
  • No on-call or late nights, ever
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • Up to 100% Covered DVM Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance & Disability
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Fear Free Veterinary Certification
  • State Licensure & Memberships
  • Annual Professional Development Allowance
  • FIGS Scrub Allowance
  • Discount on Petfolk services

We believe in working together to be the beacon in the industry by reshaping vet care as we know it. When too often the veterinary care experience falls short, we’re here to make it better for everyone: pets, their parents, and Vets alike. We encourage you to join and grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care and preventative medicine to pets in a modern, collaborative environment. Engage with pet parents to ensure exceptional customer experiences and effective communication.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Fear-free handlingTeamworkPatient careClient education

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Petfolk a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution12 jobs

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<$145k
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$160k
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$175k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
92%
401k / retirement match
92%
Relocation assistance
83%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Petfolk

Veterinary Services
Charlotte, NC
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

No on-call
No late nights
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (up to 100% covered)
Life insurance & disability
Professional liability insurance
Fear Free Veterinary Certification
State licensure & memberships