Pays $130k-$150kVeterinarian market median is ~$150k (606 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (5.7/10, vs 3,709 in this specialty)

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Ameri Vet
Havelock, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Emergency-only practice near the Crystal Coast, NC. $130k-$150k plus production. Sign-on up to $100k.

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Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $130K - $150K
  • Up to $100k signing bonus
  • Production bonus
  • LTI Cash Program
  • CE allowance
  • Paid licenses and professional dues
  • Referral bonus program
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401k with company match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off. Work with AmeriVet in Havelock, NC.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality urgent medical and surgical care for small animals during nights, weekends, and holidays. Collaborate with the medical team and referring veterinarians to ensure continuity of care and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Requires a compassionate, client-centered approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Emergency medicineSmall animal surgeryPatient careClient educationCommunicationDiagnostic imagingUltrasoundDigital X-raySurgical suite managementIn-house laboratory analysisCollaborative teamworkMedical autonomyUrgent careClinical exposure

Veterinary Medicine — healthcare professional Career Context

In North Carolina, Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$122k across 59 listings, vs ~$128k nationally (2,252 listings).

North Carolina's cost-of-living index is 95.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state — North Carolina ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Associate Veterinarian position at Ameri Vet includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 606 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Ameri Vet

Veterinary Services
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $100k signing bonus
Production bonus
LTI Cash Program
CE allowance
Paid licenses and professional dues
Referral bonus program
Flexible scheduling
Relocation assistance