Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilson, one of only two VECCS-certified facilities in North Carolina, is seeking an

Emergency Veterinarian to join our established team of thirteen full-time ER veterinarians.

Located in a modern, purpose-built facility just east of Raleigh, Points East offers the opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine alongside an experienced, collaborative team of emergency veterinarians, boarded specialists, and dedicated support staff.

As a Level III VECCS-certified facility, our hospital is equipped to manage a wide range of emergency and critical care cases. Our multidisciplinary team includes boarded specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Radiology, providing valuable opportunities for collaboration, case consultation, and continuity of patient care.

Whether you're an experienced emergency veterinarian looking for a supportive team or a veterinarian eager to further develop your emergency medicine skills, Points East offers an environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Why Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital?

Established as a solo surgical service in 2015 and partnered with an emergency practice in 2019, Points East became Eastern North Carolina's first 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.

Today, we proudly serve patients and their families from Raleigh to the Outer Banks, providing comprehensive emergency and specialty care throughout the region.

With thirteen full-time emergency veterinarians, experienced specialty colleagues, and a dedicated support team, you'll be joining an established hospital where collaboration, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to patient care are already part of the culture.

Our hospital operates with a servant-leadership philosophy, emphasizing teamwork, mutual respect, and empowering veterinarians to practice quality medicine.

We recognize the importance of having the resources, support, and clinical autonomy necessary to provide exceptional patient care. You'll have the opportunity to contribute your knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and continue growing your clinical skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

An Established ER Team: Join thirteen full-time emergency veterinarians who work collaboratively to provide exceptional patient care.

Specialty Collaboration: Work alongside boarded specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Radiology, with opportunities for case consultation and collaboration.

Experienced Support Staff: Dedicated ICU nursing and emergency support teams to help you focus on practicing medicine.

Advanced Technology and Equipment: Instinct Treatment + EMR, telemetry ECG, in-house 64-slice CT with an in-house DACVR, endoscopy, laparoscopy, high-flow oxygen, and two Hallowell ventilators.

Collaborative Hospital Culture: A team built around servant leadership, professional respect, and a shared commitment to quality medicine.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to mentor veterinary students and ER interns, exchange knowledge with colleagues, and continue developing your emergency medicine skills.

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and comprehensive after-hours patient care support.

Location

Wilson, NC, offering convenient access to Raleigh, the North Carolina coast, and a variety of urban, suburban, and rural living options.

Why Vets Pets?

Privately Owned & Veterinarian-Led: We're a North Carolina-based veterinary organization without private equity investors dictating how you practice medicine.

Commitment to Quality: Since 2007, our philosophy has focused on sustainable growth, investing in our hospitals, teams, and the communities we serve.

Veterinarian-Driven Leadership: Our partnership model empowers veterinarians to influence their hospital's direction while maintaining a strong focus on patient care.

A Collaborative Network: With hospitals throughout North Carolina, our teams benefit from shared resources, professional relationships, and opportunities for continued growth.

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities to work with veterinary students and ER interns
  • Support for academic locum work, if desired
  • Two medical plan options, plus dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Continuing education stipend
  • Professional dues, North Carolina licensure, and AVMA liability insurance covered
  • Life insurance for you and eligible dependents
  • Uniform allowance
  • Join Our Team!

If you're passionate about emergency medicine and looking for a hospital where teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional fulfillment are valued, we'd love to connect with you!

Contact

Dr. Paige Harrington Points East Partner Veterinarian & Vice President of Medical Leadership paigeharringtondvm@thevetspets.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency and critical care medicine to patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment. Work alongside boarded specialists and support staff to ensure continuity of care and contribute to the hospital's clinical excellence.

Requirements

The candidate must be a veterinarian capable of managing a wide range of emergency and critical care cases. A commitment to teamwork, clinical growth, and professional excellence is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosticsMentorshipTeam collaborationVentilator managementHigh-flow oxygen therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Veterinarian at Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilson a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 302 active Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 62% 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 score6.2 / 10 · top 10% in emergency medicine (veterinary)ranked against 302 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$150k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in North Carolina169 active4,661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 86% no call · 62% 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 listings470 in the last 30 days466 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.

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Work-life snapshot

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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.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Wilson

Veterinary Services

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Two medical plan options
Dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
Continuing education stipend
Professional dues, NC licensure, and AVMA liability insurance covered
Life insurance for you and eligible dependents

Living in Sims

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Median resident rent
$1,027/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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