Description
About Us:
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, 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.
Why Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital?
*Established referral and emergency presence in the region
*Modern equipment and advanced diagnostic capabilities
*Supportive leadership structure with a focus on sustainable medicine
*Collaborative environment with highly trained technicians and staff
*Hickory, NC—offering a high quality of life with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Charlotte metro area
What We Offer:
*Base salary range of $180,000–$275,000, commensurate with specialty, experience, and clinical production, plus an additional Medical Director stipend
*Production-based compensation opportunity
*Generous sign-on and relocation assistance
*Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
*401(k) with company match
*Ample PTO
*CE allowance with paid CE time
*Paid parental leave
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
*DVM or equivalent degree
*Board-certified Veterinary Specialist (DACVECC, DACVIM, DACVS, or related specialty) or Multi-specialty & Emergency experience strongly preferred
*Active (or eligible) North Carolina veterinary license
*Proven leadership ability or strong interest in clinical leadership
*Commitment to evidence-based medicine and exceptional client communication
*Passion for mentorship, team development, and hospital growth
