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Alliance Animal Health
Swansboro, North Carolina

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center

Emergency Veterinarian | Swansboro, North Carolina | 24/7 Emergency Medicine | Mentorship + Coastal Work-Life Balance

Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center is a 24/7 emergency veterinary practice located in the coastal town of Swansboro, North Carolina. We value progressive, high-quality medicine and encourage veterinarians to find their passion in veterinary medicine. Our surgery and internal medicine caseloads are high, giving you the opportunity to expand your skill set.

Medical autonomy is paramount in our emergency field, and we are committed to not micromanaging our veterinarians. If you are a new graduate or just new to emergency medicine, you will be provided supportive mentorship along the way! We will provide as much, or as little, guidance as you would like as you begin your journey with us.

We are an educational and mentorship-first hospital, providing externship opportunities to both technician students and aspiring veterinarians. Collaborative medicine is imperative for growth in veterinary medicine, and we encourage cooperation between all members of the staff. We have monthly doctor meetings, case reviews, and rounds at every shift change to bridge the gap between support staff and DVMs.

We are happy to equip our veterinarians with high resolution DR radiographs, ultrasound, endoscope, LigaSure vessel sealing device (you'll never go back I promise you!), cautery unit, Idexx diagnostic machines (including blood gas, blood typing, cortisol, bile acids, clotting times, SediVue), VetFlex ICU oxygen cages, Vetspire veterinary software, digital cytology, monitoring equipment, donor blood bank, Cubex inventory management, and a fully stocked pharmacy.

We employ RVTs, assistants, kennel technicians, and CSRs to ensure a smoothly operating workplace. Our goal is for emergency veterinarians to be able to focus on their tasks and responsibilities without worrying about micromanaging others. We have a dedicated doctor's office with a futon to grab a quick nap and a fully functional break room that is stocked monthly with snacks and drinks.

Work life balance and a flexible schedule are the main perks of emergency medicine, and we provide both! We value our time off, so we want the same for you! Burnout in veterinary medicine is real, and we want to help you love veterinary medicine again (or continue loving it!). Enjoy your time off at any of the many local beaches or if you are interested in more city adventures, Raleigh and Wilmington are both two hours away.

Most importantly, we have an emotional support cat named Gus that would love to add another superstar to his Churu rotation!

Learn More About Swansboro Animal Hospital!

Job Description

We’re looking for a Full-time or Part-time Emergency Veterinarian who is compassionate, team player and has strong communicator and proficient in Emergency Medicine and Surgery.

We Offer Our Veterinarians

Flexible Scheduling

  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical Autonomy
  • DVM Mentor Network

Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

  • A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces of 2025!
  • OFFERING: SIGN-ON BONUS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE AND FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • 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 high-quality emergency medical and surgical care for patients in a 24/7 hospital setting. Collaborate with the veterinary team through rounds, case reviews, and doctor meetings to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Skills

TeamworkCritical careDiagnostic imagingEndoscopyPatient monitoringAnesthesiaClient communication

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% 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 & Perks24 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
75% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Relocation assistance
46% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 354 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Swansboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,913/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
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 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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 Scheduling
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Liability Insurance
401K