Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$115k-$140k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Veterinarian
- Position Type: Full-Time Associate Veterinarian
- Salary: $115,000 – $140,000 per year
- Location: 1559 US-258, Kinston, NC 28504
- Schedule: 4 days/week with no weekends!
- Hospital Hours: Monday through Friday 8a-7p
Riverbank Animal Hospital is a modern, appointment-based clinic serving small animals across Eastern North Carolina. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care in a supportive environment with advanced technology and an experienced support team.
What to Expect
Work-life balance: 4 days/week with no weekend obligations!
Supportive team environment: 3:1 tech-to-doctor ratio ensures you have the assistance needed to provide excellent patient care
Advanced Technology & Resources
- Digital radiology & Toshiba ultrasound
- In-house IDEXX diagnostics
- Companion laser therapy
- Paperless medical records via Cornerstone software
- 3 anesthesia machines, 3 wet-dry tables, 2 surgery tables
- Professional growth: Continuing education support, CE allowance, and mentorship opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid CE days
- Licenses, DEA, AVMA-PLIT, and professional memberships covered
Relocation Assistance
Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), with 235+ partners co-owning practices across 168 locations
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Active veterinary license in North Carolina
About Riverbank Animal Hospital
Established in 2013, Riverbank Animal Hospital offers state-of-the-art veterinary care in a welcoming, professional environment. Our clinic features:
- 5 exam rooms
- Full-service surgical suite
- Boarding facilities
- Focus on appointment-based care for optimal patient and staff experience
After-hours Emergencies Handled by Local Emergency Hospitals
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment where all staff and clients feel welcomed and valued.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals in a modern, appointment-based clinic. Collaborate with a support team to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain accurate medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Practice Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,003 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
- Includes call
Living in Kinston
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $171k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,213/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.