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Encore Vet Group
Mooresville, North Carolina

Associate Veterinarian - Harbor Point Animal Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $120k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Build a Veterinary Career Where Community and Quality Care Come First

At Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, NC, we believe great veterinary medicine is built on trust, compassion, and showing up for both pets and people.

We are growing and excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where relationships matter and your work truly makes an impact.

Why You'll Love Us

Built on Trust and Teamwork - We are proud to be a trusted part of our community, known for compassionate care, strong client relationships, and a team that supports one another. What we do matters, and how we work together matters just as much.

Comprehensive, High-Quality Medicine - We provide full-service veterinary care with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. From preventive care and diagnostics to surgery and treatment planning, our focus is on practicing medicine with intention, collaboration, and consistency.

Environment That Supports Quality Care - We strive to create a professional, organized workplace where team members can focus on doing their jobs well. With clear processes and an emphasis on collaboration, we aim to support both patient care and day-to-day workflow.

  • You are..
  • A US-licensed DVM or equivalent
  • A strong communicator who values client education and teamwork
  • Collaborative, supportive, and comfortable sharing ideas and learning from others
  • Flexible and able to adapt as cases and schedules change
  • Interested in practicing medicine that balances advanced care with compassion

What's in It for You?

  • Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings
  • Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match
  • Free virtual mental health support
  • Paid parental leave and holiday pay

Professional Dues Coverage + Student Loan Assistance

Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing of Encore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices who keeps it real and supports practices achieve their own unique goals.

Our base salary range is from $120k-$150k (or higher) based on experience and production capabilities. We have pro-sal and salary options and we’re open to offering a sign-on bonus or relocation package. We can be creative with your total compensation package so that you get the things you need to be able to come join us!

  • Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?
  • Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at sue.harley@encorevet.com
  • Or book a time to chat: calendly.com
  • Check us out here: harborpointanimalhospital.com

Harbor Point Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group– see what that means for you: encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-service veterinary care, including preventive medicine, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Collaborate with the hospital team to maintain high-quality patient care and strong client relationships.

Requirements

Must be a US-licensed DVM or equivalent. Requires strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing clinical needs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-centered careAdaptability

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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 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, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

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<$145k
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$150k
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$160k
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$175k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 11 employers

Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Relocation assistance
83% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Loan repayment
17% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mooresville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$394k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,655/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Encore Vet Group

Veterinary Services
Gansevoort, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous CE Allowance
Access to Encore Performance Academy trainings
Health, Dental, Vision
PTO
Pet Benefits
401(k) with up to 5% match
Free virtual mental health support
Paid parental leave and holiday pay