Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

Veterinarian - Emergency and Critical Care

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Veterinarian
- Criticalist (Residency-Trained or Board-Certified) | Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency | Hickory, NC

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) in Hickory, North Carolina is seeking a Residency-Trained or Board-Certified Veterinarian - Criticalist to join our rapidly growing specialty and emergency hospital
.

We invite you to visit our hospital and experience firsthand our collaborative environment, advanced technology, and compassionate team culture. This is an exciting opportunity to treat a diverse range of critical cases while working alongside highly skilled specialists in surgery and internal medicine.

Weekend availability is required.

• A supportive, collaborative, and highly skilled team of technicians, emergency clinicians, and board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, and rehabilitation.
• An exciting patient caseload from serving our community for over 30 years.
• Lucrative sign-on bonus
• Generous annual base compensation plus production
• Student loan assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and continuing education allowance
• 529 Gift of College plans

Our state-of-the-art, 12,000-square-foot hospital was designed to deliver exceptional specialty and emergency veterinary care. We're fully equipped with:

• 12 modern exam rooms and separate feline, intermediate and isolation wards.
• A spacious 24-hour Intensive Care Unit (ICU) staffed with experienced veterinary technicians
• A digital radiography system
• Computed Tomography (CT), endoscopy, and fluoroscopy
• Color-flow Doppler ultrasound
• Minimally invasive surgical equipment
• Snyder oxygen cages and high flow oxygen system
• Comprehensive surgical instrumentation for general, orthopedic, and advanced procedures
• In-house laboratory and I‑131 therapy capabilities
• A fully equipped rehabilitation department
• Medical oncology

At CASE, you'll have access to advanced tools and technology to deliver the highest level of patient care—supported by a team that values communication, teamwork, and medical excellence.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board Certification or Residency-Trained and Board-Eligible in Emergency & Critical Care
• Positive attitude and willing to help support team to promote professional growth of others
• Passionate about practicing outstanding high level medicine
• Open to building the emergency service while fostering a strong emergency team
• Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with the team across all departments as well as with clients

Located just 50 miles northwest of Charlotte in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
, Hickory offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and vibrant city life.

Ranked among the Top 50 Places to Live in 2020
, Hickory is known for its boating on Lake Hickory
, local arts and theatre scene
, farmers markets
, and affordable cost of living
. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or exploring a growing restaurant and brewery scene, Hickory is the perfect place to call home.