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Alliance Animal Health
Vass, North Carolina

Relief Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 5% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Per Diem

Compensation

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Call expectations
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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

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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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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 352 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, 80% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

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).

7.1/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 352 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 11 employers

Sign-on bonus
92%
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Vass

  • Median 3-bed home $344k
  • Typical rent $799/mo
  • Residents' average commute 25 min
  • State income tax up to 4.8%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Vass; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
PRN/Relief work