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Alliance Animal Health
Vass, North Carolina

Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 45m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Company Description

Small Animal Emergency Services in Vass, NC seeks an experienced, compassionate Emergency Veterinarian to join our tight-knit team. You will provide high-quality emergency and urgent care for dogs and cats, lead case triage, perform emergency procedures, and collaborate with experienced technicians to deliver excellent client communication and patient outcomes. New grads with strong emergency skills and confidence in decision-making are also welcome to apply.

Why Vass, NC is a great place to live and work

Small-town charm with easy access to bigger-city amenities: Vass is centrally located within a short drive of Fayetteville, Southern Pines, and the Research Triangle region, giving you options for nightlife, dining, airports, and cultural events.

Outdoor lifestyle: close to scenic Sandhills state parks, hiking and biking trails, lakes for boating and fishing, and wide-open rural landscapes perfect for weekend escapes.

Equestrian and outdoor community: the Sandhills area is known for equestrian events and countryside living — great if you enjoy horses, country living, or weekend shows.

Affordable living with a welcoming community: lower housing costs than major metro areas, friendly neighborhoods, and excellent local schools.

Year-round mild climate: enjoy four gentle seasons, outdoor farmers’ markets, festivals, and family-friendly community events.

Food & culture: nearby towns offer craft breweries, local farm-to-table restaurants, seasonal festivals, and arts/cultural events.

Quick getaways: a few hours’ drive to the coast (beaches) and the mountains for long weekends.

Job Description

  • What you’ll do
  • Provide emergency and urgent medical/surgical care for small animal patients.
  • Triage and stabilize critical patients; perform emergency surgeries and diagnostics.
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about status, prognosis, and treatment options.
  • Work collaboratively with technicians and support staff; mentor colleagues as needed.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and follow hospital protocols and standards.

Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD from an accredited veterinary school.
  • Current NC veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure).
  • Emergency medicine experience preferred; motivated new graduates with emergency skillset considered.
  • Strong procedural skills (intubation, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, basic emergency surgery).
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and client-service orientation.
  • Ability to work variable shifts including nights and weekends.

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Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency and urgent medical or surgical care for small animal patients while performing triage and stabilization. Collaborate with support staff to ensure excellent client communication and maintain accurate medical records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Small animal surgeryPatient stabilizationMedical record maintenanceTeam collaborationMentoring

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

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).

1.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 352 active roles in this specialty

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 10 employers

Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Vass

  • Median 3-bed home $344k
  • Typical rent $799/mo
  • Residents' average commute 25 min
  • State income tax up to 4.8%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Vass; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Mentorship for new graduates