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Mixed Pet Veterinary Hospital
Charlotte, North Carolina

Mixed Pet Veterinary Hospital - Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Mixed Pet Veterinary Hospital is a general practice serving the companion animals of Charlotte, North Carolina and surrounding communities. Our team includes a dental residency trained veterinarian and brings decades of experience and passion for tailoring care to each patient and client. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and trustworthy positive team culture, with a focus on ongoing education and development.

Mixed Pet Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in Charlotte, North Carolina!

At Mixed Pet, we’re passionate about providing high-quality, individualized medicine while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.

Our team values collaboration, communication, and creating a supportive environment where our doctors can practice great medicine while continuing to grow professionally. We are looking for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys surgery and dentistry and is excited to bring those skills to a busy small animal practice.

The ideal candidate is confident in general practice medicine and has a strong interest in maintaining a varied caseload that includes medical appointments, surgical procedures, and dentistry.

What We’re Looking For

Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - We are also open to considering part-time veterinarians and can offer scheduling flexibility based on your availability and the needs of the hospital

  • Experienced veterinarian who is confident practicing small animal medicine
  • Strong interest and experience in surgery and dentistry
  • Comfortable managing a diverse GP caseload
  • Compassionate, team-oriented veterinarian who values collaboration and strong client relationships
  • Someone who enjoys being part of a supportive, collaborative team and wants to continue growing their skills

About VetEvolve

Mixed Pet is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead.

We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique.

We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It.

We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service.

The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health.

This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.

Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.

Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.

Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.

Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
  • Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply
  • Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality medical care, performs surgeries and dental procedures, and manages a diverse caseload of companion animals. They also focus on building strong client relationships, educating pet owners, and contributing to a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client communicationTreatment planningTeam collaborationPreventive careUrgent careAnesthesia monitoringClient education

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
76%
CME allowance
59%
Relocation assistance
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,963 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
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 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program