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Swansboro, North Carolina

Emergency Care - Associate Veterinarian - North Carolina,Swansboro

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 · Verified live

Job Description

Emergency Care - Associate Veterinarian - Swansboro, NC

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who thrives in high-volume environments and remains calm and levelheaded under pressure!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their career in emergency medicine.

  • Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required
  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
  • Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
  • Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
  • A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
  • Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated
  • Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
  • Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.
  • Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
  • Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
  • Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
  • Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
  • Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
  • Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

  • A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
  • The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
  • A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.

Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!

  • Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
  • Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
  • Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
  • Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us at: blake@usvta.com and he'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide superior patient and client care within a high-volume emergency hospital environment. The role involves managing difficult cases with sensitivity while collaborating effectively with a dedicated veterinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution. An active state license and a current DEA license in good standing are required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client communicationTeam collaborationProblem solvingVeterinary surgeryDiagnostic skills

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 56% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

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
  • Includes call

Living in Swansboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,913/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.1
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 · Jacksonville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance potential
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance covered
State and DEA licensure covered
Paid PTO and Parental Leave
Retirement plans with company match