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Associate Veterinarian - Calabash, NC

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Calabash, NC
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Calabash, NC
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Provides veterinary care for small animals, including wellness examinations, sick-patient care, routine surgeries, palliative care, and client communication. The role operates in a collaborative multi-doctor practice with no overnight hospitalization. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and receive mentorship. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and North Carolina licensure or eligibility are required.
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Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Calabash, North Carolina, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well-supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

  • Multi-doctor practice with tenured support staff

  • Ultrasound, cold laser therapy, in-house lab, digital dental, and whole-body radiology

  • A dedicated surgical suite has cautery, multiparameter monitors, patient warming devices, and an Oxygen cage.

  • Separate cat and dog boarding areas.

  • Doggie Daycare is offered M-F.

  • Beautifully maintained astro-turfed yard for boarders and doggie daycare campers connects the hospital to our retail boutique.

  • Hands-free radiology

  • AAHA-Accredited

  • We offer an incredible culture with a collaborative, style-based approach

  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

  • Full-Time Schedule

  • Hours of Operation:

    • Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm 

    • Saturday -  8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cases

  • Small Animals

  • A mixture of wellness and sick patients, routine surgeries, and Palliative care.

  • No overnight hospitalization.

Community

  • We are 7 miles from Sunset Beach, 15 minutes from North Myrtle Beach, and an hour from Wilmington, giving you both access to the city and the quality of life of a small beach town.

  • We have many great golf courses and several beaches nearby. Calabash is known for its excellent restaurants and Calabash-style seafood.

Who we look for

  • People obsessed with pets and their care

  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career

  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. 

  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match 

  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services 

  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave 

Professional Development 

  • Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days 

  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent

  • Licensure in good standing to practice in North Carolina or the ability to obtain

  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward, and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

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If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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