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Alliance Animal Health
Rocky Point, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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  • Practice Great Medicine, Love Your Team, and Enjoy Your Life Outside of Work!

Are you looking for a veterinary hospital where you can grow your skills, practice high-quality medicine, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day? Rocky Point Animal Hospital is looking for a passionate and compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our team in beautiful Rocky Point, North Carolina!

At Rocky Point Animal Hospital, we believe pets are family, and we're dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the people and pets in our community. We're proud to offer a welcoming environment where collaboration, compassion, and a shared love for veterinary medicine are at the heart of everything we do.

Why You'll Love Working Here

A Diverse and Interesting Caseload!

No two days are quite the same at Rocky Point! Our hospital offers a wide variety of medical and surgical services, giving our veterinarians opportunities to pursue their clinical interests and continue developing their skills.

Our services include:

  • Comprehensive wellness and preventative care
  • Soft tissue surgery, including more advanced procedures
  • Dentistry and oral surgery
  • Internal medicine and diagnostics
  • Urgent and same-day medical care
  • Care for a variety of patients, including dogs, cats, and potbellied pigs
  • We also have access to a visiting board-certified veterinary surgeon, providing additional opportunities for collaboration and exposure to advanced surgical cases.
  • A Team That Supports You!

We believe great veterinary medicine starts with a great team. You'll work alongside experienced, passionate veterinary professionals who value communication, collaboration, and providing personalized care to every patient.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for your next opportunity or a newer graduate eager to continue learning, we want you to feel supported and empowered to thrive.

  • Work-Life Balance Matters!
  • We know your life outside the hospital is just as important as the work you do inside it!
  • With no weekend hours, you'll have more time to recharge, explore, and enjoy everything coastal North Carolina has to offer.
  • Life in Rocky Point, North Carolina

Located just outside Wilmington, Rocky Point offers the perfect combination of small-town charm and convenient access to coastal living.

Spend your days off exploring beautiful beaches, enjoying Wilmington's vibrant downtown, discovering local restaurants, or taking advantage of the area's endless outdoor recreation opportunities.

Whether you love the beach, boating, hiking, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, there's something for everyone!

Job Description

Rocky Point Animal Hospital in Rocky Point, NC, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our friendly, collaborative team!

Located just outside Wilmington, our hospital offers a diverse caseload, including preventative care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery, allowing veterinarians to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow their skills.

We pride ourselves on providing personalized patient care, building lasting client relationships, and fostering a supportive work environment.

With no weekend hours and easy access to North Carolina's beautiful beaches, Rocky Point Animal Hospital offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a rewarding veterinary career and a healthy work-life balance!

Qualifications

We're Searching for a Veterinarian Who

  • Holds a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
  • Is licensed or eligible for licensure in North Carolina
  • Is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
  • Values teamwork, communication, and building meaningful client relationships
  • Is excited to contribute to a positive and collaborative hospital culture
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care for a diverse caseload, including dogs, cats, and potbellied pigs. They will also focus on building lasting relationships with clients and collaborating with the hospital team to ensure personalized patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Wellness careUrgent careClient communicationTeam collaboration

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, 82% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,356 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in North Carolina101 active3,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,356 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 10 employers
4
<$80k
2
$80k-115k
5
$115k-150k
5
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$180k
#2

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#3

Veterinarian - Port Orchard, WA

$130k-$170k
#4

Associate Veterinarian – Piedmont Triad, North Carolina

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+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Rocky Point

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$359k
Median resident rent
$971/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wilmington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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