Veterinarian - Spindale, NC
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Hinkle’s Pet Hospital in Spindale, NC is looking for a veterinarian to join our experienced and collaborative team. Proudly serving Rutherford County and the surrounding community, our practice offers a diverse caseload, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our standalone, 4,000-square-foot hospital features four exam rooms, a dedicated surgery suite, treatment area, full-service grooming, and a 73-cage boarding facility currently undergoing renovations.
Our Hospital Offers
- A diverse caseload of approximately 90% small animal and 10% exotics
- Orthopedic surgery, exotic medicine, and reproductive services
- Therapeutic laser, digital and mobile X-ray, Cryo, stem-cell therapy, Phovia therapy, dental equipment, and more
- Approximately 20 patients per doctor each day, with varying appointment times for wellness and sick
No After-hours or On-call Requirements
- A team committed to community outreach, including relationships with Animal Control, Paws of Rutherford County, and the Humane Society
- Team outings and a welcoming, community-minded culture
New graduates are encouraged to apply! We offer structured mentorship that gradually builds confidence—from shadowing during the first week to vaccine appointments, sick-patient examinations, and eventually navigating emergencies. Experienced veterinarians and those interested in part-time opportunities are also welcome.
What's in It for You
Benefits include superior salary, medical benefits (including health, dental, and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, and so much more.
Our practice has a positive, wellbeing-focused culture that we’d love to tell you about. Get in touch by applying today! Interested applicants should email Kaley at kunger@vetcor.com
Where We Are
Located just outside of big cities like Charlotte, Greenville, and Asheville, Spindale is a wonderful place to live and work for the outdoor enthusiast or foodie. The area is known for its Southern Charm and is located near the fantastic Defiant Distillery, the Tryon Equestrian Center, and the Home of the Forest City Owls, which is a Coastal Plain Baseball League. This charming and historical setting offers something unique for everyone.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to a diverse caseload of small animals and exotics. Responsibilities include performing examinations, surgeries, and managing patient treatments within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be capable of practicing high-quality medicine and working effectively within a supportive team.
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, 80% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$140k)11 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 | 102 active | 3,405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,393 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Spindale, NC at Vet Cor a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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- No nights
- Includes call
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Spindale
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $182k
- Median resident rent
- $755/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.