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Concord, North Carolina

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Concord, NC

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

Listed compensation

$130K - $180K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Emergency Care - Associate Veterinarian - Concord, NC

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an

Associate Veterinarian

to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who thrives in high-volume environments and remains calm and levelheaded under pressure!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their career in emergency medicine.

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.

Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.

Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.

A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.

Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.

Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.

Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.

Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.

Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.

Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.

Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!

The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.

A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.

Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!

Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!

Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.

Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!

Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us at

blake@usvta.com

and he'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide superior patient and client care in a high-volume veterinary hospital environment. The role involves managing emergency cases while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor under pressure.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution. An active state license and a current DEA license in good standing are required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client communicationCollaborationProblem solving

Emergency Medicine Career Context

In North Carolina, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$125k (16 salary observations; 96 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 43 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 15 employers

3
<$130k
5
$130k-145k
6
$145k-175k
4
$175k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
83% this job
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
72%
Relocation assistance
28% this job
Loan repayment
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

  • Includes call

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$337k
Typical market rent
$1,813/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
Paid PTO and Parental Leave
Retirement plans with company match
Discounted veterinary care