Associate Veterinarian | Wilmington, NC

Imagine joining a team of trailblazers redefining what veterinary care can be. Picture a dynamic, fast-growing organization where innovation, compassion, and people-first values guide every decision.

That’s
Truss Vet.

In just a few short years, Truss Vet has grown from a bold idea into a thriving veterinary urgent care platform—with continued expansion ahead. We’re reimagining how pets and their people experience care, and we’re just getting started.

At Truss Vet, our mission is simple but powerful: to
elevate the human–animal bond by removing barriers to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.Our urgent care clinics are designed for pets with non-life‑threatening conditions—cases that don’t belong in the ER but can’t wait for a routine appointment. Think of us as the sweet spot between general practice and emergency medicine, delivering excellent medical outcomes while prioritizing sustainability and quality of life for our teams.

As a veterinarian at Truss Vet Wilmington, you’re more than a clinician—you’re a
clinical and cultural leader
. You’ll help shape patient care, client experience, and team well‑being while contributing to a clinic that’s quickly becoming a standout in the industry. Oh, and did we mention, you'll do all that at the beach?!

You will:

• Practice high-quality, evidence-based medicine with a continuous improvement mindset
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and genuinely fun team environment
• Deliver exceptional client experiences grounded in empathy and professionalism
• Help build and refine care standards and culture within a growing organization

• Are proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and reliable—while still being a people person
• Embrace a growth mindset and enjoy learning, improving, and mentoring others
• Want to contribute to a company with a big vision and ambitious growth plans
• Are motivated by meaningful work that positively impacts pets, clients, and teammates
• Enjoy working with diverse teams and value strong communication (because veterinary medicine is about people, too)
• Lead with humility and initiative—no task is beneath you
• Bring positive energy and optimism to your work environment
• Are licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in NC
• Align with our core values

• Excellence in medicine and high, reasonable standards of care
• Providing teams with the tools, support, and resources to succeed
• Helping every pet live its best life
• Balanced schedules, predictable hours, and time outside of work
• Employment practices rooted in fairness, trust, and professional respect
• Building teams you want to work with—and occasionally socialize with
• Treating people the way we’d want to be treated
• Compensation and benefits that support a fulfilling life
• Working hard, pursuing excellence, and still having fun along the way

Veterinary hospitals shouldn’t be hidden away. Pets are family—and family belongs where life happens. That’s why Truss Vet clinics are located in vibrant, accessible, and thoughtfully designed spaces.

Veterinary urgent care isn’t a new concept—but we’re working to make it a standard part of how pets receive care. While our clinics do not operate as full surgical facilities, our teams manage a wide range of urgent cases every day.

Common conditions we treat include:

• Urinary tract infections
• Ear infections
• Lameness and acute pain

We are also well‑equipped to
assess and stabilize more serious presentations
, such as hit-by-car injuries, urethral obstructions, and traumatic wounds, ensuring pets receive timely, appropriate care and referral when needed.

Our clinics feature:

• Brand-new, industry-leading equipment including IDEXX diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, and cloud-based technology
• A modern, welcoming aesthetic inspired by today’s best healthcare environments
• Fear‑Free design elements including a command center, feline exam room, comfort room, radiology suite, spacious treatment area, and dedicated team spaces
• Each clinic includes a dedicated respite room—a quiet, comfortable space to step off the floor, decompress, and recharge
• Competitive salary with no negative accrual
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays, with clinics closed on major holidays. Holidays include July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
• Robust CE stipend with coverage for one major conference annually
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Coverage of professional dues, licenses, and association memberships
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development
• Pet care discounts and uniform allowance
• No boarding, grooming, on‑call responsibilities, and no Saturday work days
• Monthly team appreciation budget to keep the snack stash stocked and spirits high