Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Description

Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an emergency veterinarian to join our team in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility opening in late fall 2026. You’ll be part of building a new hospital from the ground up, helping shape workflows, treatment protocols, and the overall emergency care experience. Our collaborative, close-knit team is dedicated to providing top-notch care to pets in the Wilmington community and beyond.

Why Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital?

Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced ER leaders and enthusiastic RVTs, some pursuing VTS in ECC. Our team - both seasoned staff and relief doctors - values collaboration, mentorship, and a positive work environment.

State-of-the-Art Facility: This brand-new hospital is equipped with modern emergency technology, including Instinct EMR, digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house IDEXX lab, Heska EPOC, and blood products. Thoughtfully designed treatment and surgical spaces allow you to practice efficiently and safely.

Mentorship & Professional Growth: With access to specialists at our sister hospitals, you’ll have opportunities for case consultations and professional development. Our network supports shared CE topics, case discussions, and team learning across locations.

Collaborative Case Discussions: Enjoy a culture of teamwork where your input is valued, and cases are reviewed collectively to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Why Wilmington?

Wilmington is a vibrant coastal city with a charming historic downtown, nearby beaches, and a growing culinary and arts scene. Enjoy a variety of living options from urban neighborhoods to suburban and coastal communities. Wilmington offers a high quality of life with affordable housing and easy access to both city and outdoor recreational activities.

Work-Life Balance

· Flexible Full-Time Schedule: Shifts are designed to provide balance while maintaining high-quality care.

· Supportive Leadership: Our Medical Director and leadership team prioritize your well-being and career fulfillment.

Why Vets Pets?

· Privately Owned: Vets Pets is a veterinarian-led company with no private equity investors. Our model ensures that veterinarians practicing medicine have real influence over hospital direction.

· Growth-Focused: With over 30 locations across North Carolina, Vets Pets invests in hospital teams, professional growth, and career longevity.

Perks and Benefits

· Competitive salary with no negative accrual

· 25% bonus on inventory and services

· Two medical plan options, including prescription drug benefits

· Short-term disability, dental, and vision coverage

· 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting

· CE stipend (including IVECCS)

· Professional dues, NC licensure, and AVMA liability insurance covered

· Life insurance for you and eligible dependents

· Flexible schedules and uniform allowance

Ready to join a dynamic team in a brand-new hospital in Wilmington?

Contact Dr. Paige Harrington, Vets Pets Medical Director of Emergency and Specialty Services, at paigeharringtondvm@thevetspets.com for more details and to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care in a new state-of-the-art facility. Help shape hospital workflows, treatment protocols, and the overall emergency care experience from the ground up.

Requirements

Must be a qualified veterinarian capable of practicing emergency and critical care medicine. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage in professional development is expected.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency Veterinary MedicineCase ConsultationTreatment Protocol DevelopmentIn-house Lab OperationPatient CareSurgical Skills

Emergency Medicine Career Context

In North Carolina, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$125k (16 salary observations; 96 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% 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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 14 employers

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<$85k
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$90k
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$115k-145k
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1
$185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
88%
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
71%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

  • Includes call

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,706/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
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 · Wilmington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilmington

Veterinary Services
Wilson, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with no negative accrual
25% bonus on inventory and services
Two medical plan options
Prescription drug benefits
Short-term disability
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
CE stipend (including IVECCS)