Relief Veterinarian
Compensation
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 5% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 302 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $128k–$140k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in North Carolina | 169 active | 4,663 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 84% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 471 in the last 30 days | 465 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 |
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