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Gastonia, North Carolina

Lead Veterinarian - Gaston Veterinary Hospital - Gastonia, NC

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic – Where Pets, People, and
Purpose Come Together

Veterinarian

Full Time

Small Animal | General Practice

Gastonia, NC

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At Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic
[https://www.gastonvet.com/], we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Gastonia
community. For 80 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate,
high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets
and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in
a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team
member matters.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

* A trusted part of the Gastonia community for 80 years, caring for generations
of pets with warmth and expertise
* A dedicated, highly skilled support team that makes your day smoother, more
rewarding, and enjoyable
* A culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared love for animals—and
the people who love them
* Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that
bring pets and people together

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Life in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia offers the best of both worlds— a vibrant mix of urban amenities and
Southern charm. Whether you love history, diverse dining options, or a bustling
downtown scene, there’s something here for everyone.

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Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic [https://www.gastonvet.com/] is
proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP)
[https://www.cvpco.com/]. While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique
personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful
moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That
means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

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Gaston Veterinary Hospital & Carolina Cat Clinic + CVP Difference

* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.
* $75,000 Bonus + Relocation Available!

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose. 

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Other Benefits of our Community 

* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available. 
* No Negative Accrual EVER.  
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in. 
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days. 
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled. 
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck. 
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve. 
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff) 

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential. 

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Sound like your kind of place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want to
hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this practice
or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s
most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinarian will be responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets and building lasting relationships with their families. This role involves making the best medical decisions for patients within a supportive team environment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be capable of delivering excellent medicine in a collaborative setting and taking pride in their work within a supportive team culture. The position offers clinical autonomy and access to extensive professional growth resources.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineTeam CollaborationPatient CareCommunity Engagement

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 up 2.7% 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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 15 employers

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$90k
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$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
83% this job
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
72%
Relocation assistance
17% this job
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Gastonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$75,000 Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
License Fees Covered