Veterinarian - Rehabilitation
Listed compensation
$70k-$120k
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Job Description
- Rehabilitation Veterinarian – HealingPups at Independence Veterinary Clinic
- Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 per year
- Sign-on Bonus: $25,000
- Location: 2328 Crownpoint Executive Drive, Charlotte, NC
Independence Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time OR part-time Rehabilitation Veterinarian to join HealingPups, our large and growing physical therapy and animal rehabilitation program. You'll guide canine patients through recovery from orthopedic surgery, manage chronic conditions like arthritis and neurological disease, support senior pet mobility, and help condition sporting and working dogs — all using advanced therapeutic techniques in a purpose-built rehab environment.
What to Expect
A flexible schedule, that respects your time
A 3-to-1 staff to doctor ratio on a passionate, collaborative team of veterinarians and rehabilitation specialists who share a deep commitment to compassionate care.
A fully equipped rehab suite, including a Hydro Physio underwater treadmill, indoor swim pool, therapeutic laser and ultrasound and dedicated space for strength and balance work, therapeutic massage, and stretching.
All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement
Paid time off
What You'll Do
Design and lead individualized rehab plans for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, living with arthritis or neurological disease, or needing pain, weight, or mobility management.
Deliver hands-on and technology-supported therapies including hydrotherapy, therapeutic laser, manual techniques, and tailored strength and conditioning programs.
Partner with our medical team and pet families to track progress, celebrate milestones, and adjust plans to meet each dog where they are.
Help shape the continued growth of HealingPups as a leading rehab destination in the Charlotte area.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid veterinary license in the state of North Carolina
- CCRP, CCRT, or equivalent canine rehabilitation certification
About HealingPups at Independence Veterinary Clinic HealingPups is Independence Veterinary Clinic's specialized canine rehabilitation program, blending compassionate care with advanced therapeutic techniques to help dogs live happier, more comfortable lives.
From speeding post-operative recovery and enhancing mobility in senior pets to supporting athletic conditioning and providing relief from chronic conditions, every session is tailored to the individual dog.
Our team treats every patient with patience, love, and respect — celebrating small wins and cheering on every milestone, one paw forward.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Key Responsibilities
Design and lead individualized rehabilitation plans for canine patients recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions. Deliver hands-on therapies including hydrotherapy, therapeutic laser, and manual techniques while partnering with pet families to track progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 91% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$120k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $110k–$150k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in North Carolina | 95 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 91% no call · 72% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $25k sign-on | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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