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Pinnacle Animal Hospital
Arden, North Carolina

Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$130k

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Job Description

Practice

Pinnacle Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital serving Asheville, Arden, Fletcher, and the surrounding areas.

Founded in 2012 with the tag line "Compassionate Care for Pets and Their People", our hospital was designed so we wouldn't be looked at as just another "regular" animal hospital. We have proudly provided industry leading care to dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles, and other furry/scaly creatures for over a decade.

Position Purpose

Pinnacle Animal Hospital is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our compassionate, collaborative team! We are a full-service companion animal practice committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to pets and the families who love them.

Our team offers a welcoming, supportive environment where collaboration, continued learning, and professional growth are encouraged. We provide a variety of services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, and care for select exotic pets.

New graduates are encouraged to apply! Whether you're beginning your veterinary career or bringing years of experience, we'd love to connect with you. Join a team that values mentorship, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their people!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgeries and interpreting diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical requirements related to patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicinePatient examinationMedical record maintenanceClient communicationExotic animal careTreatment planningEnd of life counseling

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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 47 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$130kVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$163k)474 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in North Carolina100 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 77% no call · 47% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNorth Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% 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

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$105k
0
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
0
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$120k-$150k
#3

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$130k-$150k
#4

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$130k-$150k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited Personal Time
Bonus Incentives
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) and Roth(k) with Match
CE and Licensure Reimbursement
Flexible Work Schedules

Living in Arden

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,527/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.