Come join our collaborative specialty team at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital!
About Us:
- An exciting patient caseload and a long-standing reputation of serving the community for 30+ years
- 12 exam rooms, spacious ICU and separate areas in the hospital for hospitalization including feline wards, intermediate care wards and an isolation ward
- The most up-to-date equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine and feline transfusions, Liga-Sur, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
- Fully equipped surgical suites complete with an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, GE Logiq ultrasounds, fluoroscopy and endoscopy
- Collaborative team of veterinarians and support staff including specialists in surgery, internal medicine, behavior, rehabilitation and emergency clinicians working together to provide the most comprehensive medical care necessary for each patient
- 24/7/365 high level medical care for each and every patient coming to us for help
- State-of-the-art and comprehensive in house laboratory capabilities, surgical instrumentation and equipment supporting a variety of procedures including general surgery, advanced orthopedics, and minimally invasive surgery
- An ICU that is staffed 24 hours a day with skilled support staff, so that each patient is able to be carefully monitored throughout their medical treatment and hospitalization
- Fully equipped rehabilitation suite with underwater treadmill, k-laser, e-stim, exercise treadmill and various enrichment toys
- A trained team to treat and care for cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism undergoing I-131 Radioactive Iodine Therapy in a fully equipped feline ward
Love Where You Live:
Enjoy your work-life balance at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an outdoors enthusiast's dream. In Hickory, you'll get to recreate in four distinct seasons and have close proximity to urban amenities in charming Charlotte. Hickory's low cost of living and strong economy makes it a great place to call home.
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Board Certification or Residency Trained and Board Eligible in Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine while also building and fostering a strong team
- Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
- Leadership Opportunity: We are open to qualified veterinary specialists who are interested in stepping into a Medical Director role. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking to combine advanced clinical practice with medical leadership, mentorship, and strategic influence within the hospital.
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Base salary-$200k-$250k
- **$100k sign-on bonus**
- Generous annual base compensation plus 25% 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
Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a multi-specialty practice with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, behavior, rehabilitation and 24-hour emergency and critical care housed in a beautiful newly built 12,000-square-foot hospital in Hickory, NC.
We have a spacious hospital with a fully staffed ICU with DVM and highly skilled 24 hr support team to manage a high volume patient case load with 12 exam rooms. In hospital we have comprehensive in house laboratory equipment that includes chemistry, cbc, epoc, blood gas, sedivue, fecal imagyst, telecytometry, ability to have consultation and recommendation from boarded radiologist and clinical pathologist for best in the moment patient care, oxygen therapy (multiple snyder icu cages and high flow). We have the ability to provide superior specialty care with computed tomography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, color-flow doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation. We are able to provide radioactive iodine therapy for cats with hyperthyroidism and have a fully equipped rehabilitation suite with k- laser, e-stim, oasis underwater treadmill as well as exercise treadmill for assisting patients with pre and post op recovery.
We have a team of highly skilled board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, veterinary technicians, and support staff that believe in compassionate care, always being prepared, supportive, excellence and quality in everything we do for our patients and encourage individuals who embrace a fast-paced atmosphere with honesty, positive attitude and transparency.
Hear more about working with us from the team at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital!
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
