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Alliance Animal Health
Vass, North Carolina

Relief Veterinarian

VeterinarianPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Small Animal Emergency Services operates as a dedicated emergency veterinarian service located in Vass, North Carolina. This facility specializes in providing Emergency care for small animals, ensuring that pets receive timely medical attention when unexpected health issues arise.

The team at Small Animal Emergency Services is equipped to handle a variety of critical situations, from trauma to poisoning, showcasing their commitment to animal welfare in the local area. The practice is notable for its experienced veterinarians who have extensive backgrounds in emergency medicine.

With state-of-the-art medical equipment, the facility is prepared to tackle complex cases effectively. Small Animal Emergency Services prioritizes client education, ensuring pet owners understand the necessary steps for their animals’ health.

Job Description

We are seeking a PRN/ Relief Emergency Veterinarian to provide coverage during peak times, vacations, and schedule gaps. This role is ideal for veterinarians seeking supplemental income, schedule flexibility, or relief-style work.

Our facility is designed to support efficient, high-quality medicine, allowing you to focus on patient care while working alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Valid veterinary license in North Carolina
  • Experienced in surgery and Emergency Medicine preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • 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

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency veterinary coverage during peak times, vacations, and schedule gaps. Deliver high-quality medical care to small animals while working alongside a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Small animal careCritical careTriage

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Relief Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 302 active Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 5% in emergency medicine (veterinary)ranked against 302 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $135k (middle half $128k–$140k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in North Carolina169 active4,663 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Nov 2026
New Emergency Medicine listings471 in the last 30 days465 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (302 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Veterinarian Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 10 employers
4
<$80k
3
$80k-115k
2
$130k
4
$150k-185k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 10 employers
CME allowance
92%
Sign-on bonus
69%
401k / retirement match
69%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

$64-$80/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 302 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
PRN/Relief work

Living in Vass

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$345k
Typical market rent
$2,092/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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