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DVM Focus
Raleigh–Durham Area, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Raleigh–Durham Area, NC

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$165k

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Job Description

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity with an established companion-animal practice in the Raleigh–Durham area of North Carolina.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced veterinarian seeking a collaborative practice environment with clinical autonomy, a varied caseload, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

The Role

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for companion-animal patients.

Responsibilities Include

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
  • General companion-animal medicine
  • Soft-tissue surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostic testing and interpretation
  • Development and communication of individualized treatment plans
  • Client education and communication
  • Collaboration with veterinary technicians and support staff
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Continued professional and clinical development

The Practice

The hospital provides comprehensive companion-animal care and supports veterinarians with the diagnostic and treatment resources needed to manage a diverse general-practice caseload.

The environment emphasizes collaboration, quality medicine, strong client relationships, and the ability for veterinarians to practice with appropriate clinical autonomy.

  • What This Opportunity Offers
  • Full-time Associate Veterinarian position
  • Medical autonomy
  • Collaborative veterinary and support team
  • Competitive compensation
  • Production-based earning potential
  • Sign-on bonus opportunity
  • Relocation assistance
  • Continuing education support
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Professional dues and licensing support
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Employee pet-care benefits
  • Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university
  • Active North Carolina veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • Companion-animal clinical experience
  • Strong medical and surgical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative approach to patient care
  • Commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine
  • Refer to DF-7408 when contacting DVM Focus.

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals. Responsibilities include diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with support staff to maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningMedical record keeping

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$135k–$165kGeneral Practice median $140k (middle half $128k–$163k)440 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$159k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in North Carolina7 active161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
General Practice pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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