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Coastal Animal Hospital
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Veterinarian - Kitty Hawk, NC

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Coastal Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our team in beautiful Kitty Hawk, North Carolina! Our established, four-doctor practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to pets in the Outer Banks.

With experienced colleagues, a dedicated support team, and opportunities to explore your clinical interests, you’ll find room to grow while enjoying life on the coast. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are welcome, and part-time opportunities are available.

Our stand-alone hospital features a surgical suite, dedicated radiology and treatment areas, a specialized dental suite, and an in-house pharmacy. We continue to invest in our practice, with additional exam rooms under discussion and a transition toward a paper-lite workflow planned. Our equipment includes:

  • Ultrasound with Doppler
  • Digital X-ray
  • Therapeutic laser
  • IDEXX in-house blood and urine diagnostics, including ProCyte, SediVue, Catalyst Dx, and VetLab UA
  • Exam lift table with an integrated scale

Tono-Pen

Our patient population is approximately 95% small animal and 5% exotics. Our veterinarians perform surgeries ranging from routine spays to exploratory procedures, and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon visits monthly. Members of our team also offer exotic pet care, house calls, and same-day appointments.

Doctors typically see approximately 20 patients daily, with standard 20-minute appointments and drop-off options for patients needing longer visits. We’re a welcoming team with many long-standing staff members, two licensed veterinary technicians, and two team members pursuing licensure.

With approximately two technicians or assistants per doctor, we encourage collaboration, questions, and continued learning. Monthly team dinners and local outreach keep us connected to one another and our community. New graduates receive mentorship that includes:

  • Case discussions and guidance from experienced veterinarians
  • Hands-on surgical training
  • Longer appointment times during mentorship
  • Support building confidence and managing their own patients

Schedule Highlights

Four Weekdays per Week

Eventual Saturday rotation every fourth to fifth Saturday, 8 a. m.–2 p. m., with an additional day off those weeks

  • No required after-hours or on-call duties
  • Optional after-hours emergency work for additional income
  • Part-time opportunities available

What's in It for You

We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE days, vacation, EAP, and more. If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a practice that values growth, we invite you to reach out to learn more! Email kunger@vetcor.com.

Where We Are

Life in the Outer Banks means beaches, boating, kayaking, and coastal charm. From historic lighthouses and Jockey’s Ridge to Corolla’s wild horses, there’s plenty to explore beyond the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals and exotic pets. Collaborate with a support team to manage patient diagnostics, perform procedures, and maintain high standards of clinical care.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinarians, with both experienced professionals and new graduates encouraged to apply. The role requires a commitment to quality patient care and the ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryExotic animal careClinical mentorshipClient 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, 90% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $123k–$140k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in North Carolina99 active3,384 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,429 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+185%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,422 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Kitty Hawk, NC at Coastal Animal Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$150k
3
$150k-170k
5
$170k-190k
2
$190k-210k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
53%
Relocation assistance
40%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · New York, New York

$104k-$220k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Cerritos, California

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

$150k-$200k
#4

Associate Veterinarian

$88k-$186k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Coastal Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Encinitas, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior salary
Health and dental insurance
401(k)
CE days
Vacation
EAP
Mentorship for new graduates
Optional after-hours emergency work for additional income

Living in Kitty Hawk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$601k
Median resident rent
$1,309/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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