Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Up to $75K in Sign-On & Retention Bonuses, a Great Opportunity to Pay Down Student Loans

Join Our Team
Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to join our collaborative small animal practice in Stanly County, NC. This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian looking for a supportive team, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to provide high-quality medical and surgical care in a well-established practice.

Looking to grow your career beyond practicing veterinary medicine? Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital has leadership opportunities to help develop and support your career ambitions.

A Location That Fits Your Lifestyle
Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital offers a location that lets you choose the lifestyle that works for you. Enjoy country living close to the practice or settle in a great community like Concord, NC, with a relaxing 20-minute commute. On the weekends, downtown Charlotte is less than an hour away. Our modern facility features laser therapy, ultrasound, digital radiology, and a dedicated dental suite to support high-quality medical and surgical care.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Bonus Package: Great opportunity to pay down student loans with our generous sign-on and retention bonus package of up to $75K.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule in a positive and supportive workplace.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy fully paid maternity leave, relocation assistance, competitive compensation, and no negative accrual or non-compete agreements.
• Great Team Culture: Join a collaborative team that values employee appreciation, team-building, and creating a positive place to work.
• Community Impact: Be part of a practice that supports local nonprofits and is deeply connected to the community it serves.

Tired of the application process? Email your resume directly to Jackie McCarry at View email address on ziprecruiter.com!

From our folks:

• “I love working here because truly, we’re all a big group of friends."
• "Everyone here is so quick to jump in when you need help whether it comes to work or personal life."
• "Everyone is here because they love what they do. I am so grateful for that."

About You
You're a licensed veterinarian in North Carolina, committed to high-quality, evidence-based medicine. You thrive in a collaborative environment, and value communication.

If you’re passionate about animal care and a positive workplace culture, consider joining Bear Creek Veterinary Hospital.

The EverVet Community
Our hospital is a proud member of the EverVet family of hospitals. EverVet’s community is one of vision, energy, collaboration and support – we’re like-minded professionals who are driven by the desire to truly make a difference for pets and pet parents. We lift each other up and are not afraid to challenge convention and create a unique space in the veterinary acquisition market.

We recognize that the veterinary profession is changing rapidly, but our entrepreneur-guided ownership model and commitment to building healthy, thriving practices has led to industry leading DVM and support staff retention.

The Benefits Highlights:
EverVet covers:

• The majority of Medical for individual and dependents (exact percentages vary by tier of coverage chosen).
• 75% of premiums for Dental and Vision for individual and dependents.
• 100% of premiums for Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D.
• HSA contribution match available up to a designated amount with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan up to 4%.

The Benefits Breakdown:
Career:

• State License Reimbursement
• DEA License Reimbursement
• AVMA Membership
• State VMA Membership
• VIN Membership
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• Access to Zoetis Clinical & Professional Program and Events including Conquering Dentistry, Intro to Ultrasound, FRANK Training, Business Bootcamps, (subsidized up to $4,500)
• Access to a multitude of VMG resources including VMG national events & CE

Health & Family:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Pet Discount
• Maternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Financial:

• 401(k) with Generous Employer Match
• Competitive Sign-on Bonus
• Comprehensive PTO Program
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Health Savings Account
• Group Life and AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

The Softer Stuff:

• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.