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Coastal Animal Hospital
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Who We Are

Coastal Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our team in beautiful Kitty Hawk, North Carolina! Our established, four-doctor practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to pets in the Outer Banks.

With experienced colleagues, a dedicated support team, and opportunities to explore your clinical interests, you’ll find room to grow while enjoying life on the coast. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are welcome, and part-time opportunities are available.

Our stand-alone hospital features a surgical suite, dedicated radiology and treatment areas, a specialized dental suite, and an in-house pharmacy. We continue to invest in our practice, with additional exam rooms under discussion and a transition toward a paper-lite workflow planned. Our equipment includes:

  • Ultrasound with Doppler
  • Digital X-ray
  • Therapeutic laser
  • IDEXX in-house blood and urine diagnostics, including ProCyte, SediVue, Catalyst Dx, and VetLab UA
  • Exam lift table with an integrated scale

Tono-Pen

Our patient population is approximately 95% small animal and 5% exotics. Our veterinarians perform surgeries ranging from routine spays to exploratory procedures, and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon visits monthly. Members of our team also offer exotic pet care, house calls, and same-day appointments.

Doctors typically see approximately 20 patients daily, with standard 20-minute appointments and drop-off options for patients needing longer visits. We’re a welcoming team with many long-standing staff members, two licensed veterinary technicians, and two team members pursuing licensure.

With approximately two technicians or assistants per doctor, we encourage collaboration, questions, and continued learning. Monthly team dinners and local outreach keep us connected to one another and our community. New graduates receive mentorship that includes:

  • Case discussions and guidance from experienced veterinarians
  • Hands-on surgical training
  • Longer appointment times during mentorship
  • Support building confidence and managing their own patients

Schedule Highlights

Four Weekdays per Week

Eventual Saturday rotation every fourth to fifth Saturday, 8 a. m.–2 p. m., with an additional day off those weeks

  • No required after-hours or on-call duties
  • Optional after-hours emergency work for additional income
  • Part-time opportunities available

What's in It for You

We support our veterinarians with superior salary, benefits including health and dental, 401(k), CE days, vacation, EAP, and more. If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to be part of a practice that values growth, we invite you to reach out to learn more! Email kunger@vetcor.com.

Where We Are

Life in the Outer Banks means beaches, boating, kayaking, and coastal charm. From historic lighthouses and Jockey’s Ridge to Corolla’s wild horses, there’s plenty to explore beyond the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals and exotic pets. Perform routine procedures, manage patient diagnostics, and participate in team collaboration and mentorship.

Requirements

The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be capable of performing standard veterinary procedures and working within a collaborative team environment.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryDentistryAnesthesiaExotic animal careClient communicationClinical diagnosticsSmall animal medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,519 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $128k–$145k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in North Carolina99 active3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,519 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad at Coastal Animal Hospital a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,519 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 9 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-115k
3
$115k-150k
5
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 9 employers
CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
77%
401k / retirement match
77% this job
Relocation assistance
46%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian- Ojai CA

$130k-$160k
#4

Veterinarian- Los Angeles CA

$130k-$160k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Coastal Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services
Encinitas, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
401(k)
CE days
Vacation
EAP
Mentorship for new graduates
Optional after-hours emergency work for additional income

Living in Kitty Hawk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$601k
Median resident rent
$1,309/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.