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CityVet DVM
Charlotte, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Call expectations
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Job Description

CityVet is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, doctor‑led team. This position will be split between our Lower South End and our Charlotte Uptown locations.

About Dr. Johnson's CityVet -Lower South End

Dr. Tylanda Johnson, Lead Veterinary Partner at CityVet | Lower South End, is dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized veterinary care for pets and their families. She believes the best veterinary medicine starts with partnership, which means working closely with pet parents to understand each pet’s unique needs, personality, and treatment plan. Inspired by a lifelong passion for protecting animals, Dr. Johnson has built a veterinary practice focused on kindness, trust, and high-quality care. Her team strives to create a warm, welcoming environment where pets feel safe, and families feel confident in their decisions. Outside the clinic, Dr. Johnson enjoys DIY projects and giving back to the global community through mission trips, including to Uganda, where she visits and supports a local children’s home.

About CityVet

For over 25 years, CityVet has been a company founded and led by veterinarians. We believe in empowering our doctors to practice medicine their way, fostering a culture of collaboration, and providing a clear path to career growth. Our local ownership model is backed by national support, giving you the autonomy you desire with the resources you need to succeed.

  • We are proud of our reputation, which is reflected in our accolades:
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work™ for three consecutive years.
  • Recognized as the #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries.
  • The only GP veterinary company named on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™.
  • A 4.8-star average Google rating from over 10,000 client reviews.
  • How we break the mold

As a CityVet Veterinarian, you will focus on providing high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. We are looking for a doctor who is committed to excellence in general practice or urgent care services.

At CityVet, we C. A. R. E. about our doctors:

  • Culture: A workplace where people feel supported and valued
  • Advancement: Growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities
  • Relationships: Deep connections with teams, clients, and communities
  • Excellence: Delivering the best for people and pets
  • We invest in your future with unparalleled veterinary career opportunities:
  • A Pathway to Ownership: We offer a unique opportunity for partnership without the high financial pressure.
  • Continuing Education: Gain access to Affinity Academy for customized CE and leadership development programs.
  • Supportive Network: Join a community of over 150 veterinarians who collaborate and share knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
  • Licensed to practice in this state or eligible for licensure.
  • A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
  • Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in rewarding our veterinarians with a benefits package that supports their professional and personal well-being.

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: A progressive compensation model with a guaranteed base salary and no ceiling.
  • Generous Production Commission: Earn up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual.
  • Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Financial Wellness: Access to student debt support, financial planning tools, and loan repayment resources.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive mental health benefits.

Exceptional Health Care: We provide free virtual urgent care for all full-time team members and their families.

  • Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Check out these videos to learn more about
  • Why Is Our Culture At CityVet So Good?
  • Words to Describe CityVet

Why Work at CityVet?

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow into ownership, and find your forever clinic, this could be the perfect fit. We’d love to chat.

For other CityVet roles, visit our careers page.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary medical care in general practice and/or urgent care while building lasting relationships with pet owners. Work collaboratively with the veterinary team and support personalized treatment plans for pets.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client RelationshipsTreatment PlanningCompassionate CareMedical Decision-MakingTeam Leadership

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CityVet DVM

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary with no ceiling
Up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual
401(k) with 4% employer match
Student debt support and loan repayment resources
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Comprehensive mental health benefits
Free virtual urgent care for team members and families