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Community Veterinary Partners
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Call expectations
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Carolina Forest Animal Clinic – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together 

 Position: Associate Veterinarian
 Full Time 
 Practice Type: Small Animal | General Practice
 Jacksonville, NC

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At Carolina Forest Animal Clinic, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the
Jacksonville community. For 14 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing
compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships
with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering
excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every
patient and every team member matters. 

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

* A trusted part of the Jacksonville community for 14 years, caring for
generations of pets with warmth and expertise
* A dedicated, highly skilled support team that makes your day smoother, more
rewarding, and enjoyable
* A modern, well-equipped facility that empowers you to practice your best
medicine
* A culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared love for animals—and
the people who love them
* Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that
bring pets and people together

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Life in Jacksonville, NC
 Jacksonville offers the best of both worlds—small-town warmth and access to
coastal adventure. Whether you love relaxing on sandy beaches, exploring lush
forests, or enjoying great local dining and shopping, Jacksonville has something
for everyone. This growing North Carolina community blends natural beauty with
modern conveniences, making it a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

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Carolina Forest Animal Clinic is proud to be part of Community Veterinary
Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality
and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments
between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving
our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

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Carolina Forest Animal Clinic + CVP Difference 

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.

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Other Benefits of our Community

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER.
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential.

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Sound like your kind of place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want
to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this
practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear
about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great
fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets while collaborating with a dedicated support team. Responsibilities include making the best medical decisions for patients within a supportive environment and participating in community connections.

Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to deliver excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative setting, aligning with the clinic's 14-year history of community service. The role offers clinical autonomy and access to top-tier growth and mentorship opportunities.

Certifications

DEA License

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Community Veterinary Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,417/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
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 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State Licenses Covered