Emergency Veterinarian
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 10% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 302 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$150k)11 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 | 4,661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 86% no call · 62% 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 | 470 in the last 30 days | 466 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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