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Med Vet
Cary, North Carolina

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

MedVet is thrilled to announce their newest location in Raleigh, North Carolina. MedVet Raleigh will be located in Cary, North Carolina just outside of Raleigh. MedVet is the nation’s premier veterinary-owned and led organization where doctors have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous improvement of resources while being able to enjoy ownership in the organization with our unique shareholder opportunities.

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care. The recruited candidate will join the MedVet Emergency Medicine Team treating over 100,000 patients annually.

Why Join MedVet Raleigh

MedVet Raleigh will be an advanced, collaborative 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty hospital. The hospital is planned with state-of-the-art equipment and design that will make it an outstanding facility to give and receive care.

Everything Starts with Our Caregivers

Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders - a rare opportunity to have ownership and share in the growth and success of MedVet & VEI hospitals across the country.

We offer all the benefits you expect, plus a Generous Signing Bonus, Competitive Compensation, Shareholder Opportunity, Student Loan Repayment Program and Paid Parental Leave.

Why will you love living in Cary, North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham)

Cary, NC offers an exceptional quality of life with something for everyone to enjoy. Spend your free time exploring miles of scenic greenways, visiting beautifully maintained parks, or enjoying outdoor activities year-round thanks to the mild climate.

The area features a growing dining and brewery scene, local shops, and a charming downtown with community events and festivals. Located just minutes from Raleigh and Durham, you will also have easy access to museums, live music, and professional sports.

Plus, weekend trips to the mountains or North Carolina’s beautiful beaches are just a short drive away, making Cary an ideal place to live, work, and unwind.

For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, email Ashley Mandeville, Recruiter, at ashley.mandeville@medvet.com

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Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants.

Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities.

We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Veterinarian will provide high-quality emergency medicine and critical care to patients in a fast-paced, 24/7 hospital environment. They will collaborate with a multi-specialty team to ensure medical excellence and continuous improvement of care.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a dedicated veterinarian capable of thriving in a fast-paced emergency setting. They must be committed to practicing the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicinePatient careCollaborationClinical excellence

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in North Carolina167 active4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026
New Emergency Medicine listings459 in the last 30 days461 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 10 employers
4
<$80k
3
$80k-115k
2
$130k
4
$150k-185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 10 employers
CME allowance
85%
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
401k / retirement match
69%
Relocation assistance
38%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$200k
#2

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$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

$64-$80/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Med Vet

Veterinary Services
Plano, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Signing Bonus
Competitive Compensation
Shareholder Opportunity
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance

Living in Cary

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$484k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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