Associate Veterinarian

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for their pet year after year—from providing reliable care to wellness visits to being the first call when something just feels off.

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time (30 hours per week)

Thrive Charlotte – Mallard Creek

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Active veterinary license in good standing in the state where they intend to be hired (must be obtained prior to the start date)
• Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain DEA licensure

Thrive Charlotte – Mallard Creek is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Charlotte – Mallard Creek, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you’ll have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national support network.

Thrive Charlotte – Mallard Creek is a general practice located in Charlotte, North Carolina, focusing on primary care services including wellness and preventive care, surgery, vaccinations, and diagnostic testing. Our hospital is staffed by a compassionate, professional team dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets and supporting the families who love them. We believe all pets are family and deserve the best care.

Our team is highly skilled, well-trained, and enjoys a schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

We are open Monday–Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Thursday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Mallard Creek, Withrow Downs, University City, Prosperity Church Road, Davis Lake, Eastfield, Highland Creek, Mineral Springs, Rockwell Park, Hemphill Heights, Henderson Circle, Harris-Houston

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for pets through every stage of life, foster strong human-animal bonds, and engage with your local community—all while being backed by coast-to-coast support. Our operational infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing education allow you to focus on delivering exceptional care. Your success matters to us. That’s why our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production-based earning potential—and no negative accrual.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. In addition to health and life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans, eligible team members receive:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and “purr-ental” leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized support for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Veterinary service discounts and pet perks
• Student loan management tools and support

Our Medical Excellence and Education Department leads a wide range of mentorship and training programs to support your growth, including:

• Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship
• Comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education
• Patient and team safety guidance
• And much more

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [email protected].

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has grown to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide. We are united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. We support general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care. Our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s robust infrastructure while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is key to helping pets thrive at every life stage. Join us, where #We Thrive Together —with customizable professional development, a work environment that values life outside of work, and 24/7 mental health support. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we embrace and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of our team members, pet owners, and the pets we care for.

We’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every team member feels empowered and valued.