Emergency Veterinarian
Compensation
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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.
- 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 allianceanimal.com.
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
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $138k (middle half $128k–$145k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in North Carolina | 165 active | 4,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 453 in the last 30 days | 457 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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