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CareVet Health
Conover, North Carolina

Veterinarian | Conover, NC

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Great medicine starts with a great team. Ready to find yours?

CareVet of Conover Veterinary Hospital in Conover, North Carolina, is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our experienced, collaborative team!

With a positive work environment, long-tenured team members, and a genuine commitment to mentorship, this is a place where you can feel supported while practicing the medicine you love.

New graduates and experienced DVMs are welcome!

Eligible full-time veterinarians can receive a $125,000 signing bonus package, plus competitive base salary, production compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Why Conover?

  • $125K signing bonus package
  • No weekends! Closed Saturdays and Sundays
  • Experienced, tenured team that values collaboration
  • Mentorship available for new graduates
  • Modern diagnostics — digital radiology, ultrasound, and in-house bloodwork
  • Positive team culture where support comes first
  • Established practice serving the community since 1995

The Medicine & The Team

At Conover, you'll enjoy a variety of small animal medicine, from preventive care and diagnostics to surgery and dentistry.

Our experienced team brings years of knowledge and a collaborative approach to patient care. New graduates can build confidence with guidance from seasoned colleagues, while experienced DVMs can enjoy clinical autonomy with a supportive team behind them.

  • You'll have the tools, teamwork, and encouragement to grow professionally while providing excellent care.
  • The CareVet Perks
  • Competitive six-figure base salary + production
  • No negative accrual
  • True PTO (base + production)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • CE allowance and paid CE time
  • Personalized career coaching and pet care perks

And more! Explore our full Ultimate Care Package.

  • Life in Conover, NC
  • Located in beautiful Catawba County, Conover offers small-town charm with convenient access to Hickory, Lake Norman, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Enjoy hiking, lake days, local restaurants, and outdoor adventures — all with your weekends free to explore!

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients.
  • Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions using available diagnostic equipment.
  • Collaborate with experienced veterinarians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Build lasting client relationships through compassionate communication and education.
  • Participate in mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary program.
  • Active North Carolina veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Commitment to compassionate patient care and continued professional growth.
  • Let's Connect!
  • You don't have to be ready to apply to start a conversation!
  • Skyler Lair | Talent Acquisition Partner slair@carevethealth.com
  • (214) 616-8873

About CareVet

CareVet is a network of best-in-class veterinary hospitals united by one mission: to provide the very best care for our pets and our team members. Our approach is built on five things we take seriously — practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients, and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

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, 94% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,390 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 Carolina98 active3,106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,390 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-115k
4
$115k-150k
3
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 6 employers
CME allowance
75% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
Relocation assistance
33%
PSLF eligible
17%

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

Associate Veterinarian – Piedmont Triad, North Carolina

$130k-$150k
#4

Full-Time Mobile Veterinarian

$108k-$130k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,949 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$125K signing bonus package
No weekends (closed Saturdays and Sundays)
Competitive six-figure base salary + production
No negative accrual
True PTO (base + production)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
CE allowance and paid CE time

Living in Conover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k
Median resident rent
$898/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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