Associate Veterinarian - Animal Hospital of East Davie
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Animal Hospital of East Davie | Advance, NC
Looking for a practice where you’ll have real support as you grow? Animal Hospital of East Davie has served families in Advance, Mocksville, Clemmons, and Winston-Salem since 2004, and is looking for a full-time associate veterinarian to join its team. New grads and experienced DVMs are both welcome.
Not only will you be joining an amazing team, but the practice is also in the process of building a larger, more modern facility as it grows. It’s an exciting time to come on board!
Why You’ll Love It Here
Mentorship that’s built in: Learn alongside a senior DVM with 30+ years of experience. Whether you’re fresh out of school or building new skills, you’ll never feel like you’re figuring it out alone.
A growing practice with a new facility on the way: Be part of the team as the hospital expands into a larger, more modern space.
- Work-life balance: No on-call, plus a full day off during the week.
- A seasoned, stable support team: Several team members have been with the hospital for nearly two decades.
- Variety in your day: Wellness care, spay/neuter and other surgery, dentistry, and reproduction services, plus an on-site boarding facility (Davie Dog House) and grooming.
- Fear Free approach: A practice that prioritizes low-stress visits for patients and their owners.
Close-knit culture: It’s the kind of place where staff dogs stop by on Fridays and team members who started in the kennels in high school are still there years later.
Schedule: Full-time with a full day off during the week
- Every 3rd Saturday, 8 AM – 12 PM (closed Sundays)
- No on-call
- What we’re looking for
- DVM or equivalent degree; eligible for NC veterinary licensure
- Available to work every 3rd Saturday, 8 AM – 12 PM
- Passion for small animal general practice and client communication
- A team player who values collaboration and continued learning
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production
- Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- HSA option
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave
- CE allowance & paid CE days
- Paid licensing, DEA & professional dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Location: 5162 US Hwy 158, Advance, NC 27006, just outside Winston-Salem
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide comprehensive wellness care, surgical procedures, and dental services to small animals. They will also participate in a collaborative team environment while utilizing a Fear Free approach to patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be eligible for North Carolina veterinary licensure. A passion for small animal general practice and strong client communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
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, 82% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,380 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $130k (middle half $123k–$140k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in North Carolina | 97 active | 3,425 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment155 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,240 in the last 30 days | 512 the 30 days before (+142%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Animal Hospital of East Davie at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,380 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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