Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Junaluska Animal Hospital

For over seventy years, Junaluska Animal Hospital has built a legacy of trust and comprehensive care in Waynesville, North Carolina. Since 1953, we have been dedicated partners in pet healthcare, a commitment reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating and our association with the American Veterinary Medical Association. We treat pets like our own while providing essential services, urgent care, and sophisticated medical procedures. If you are looking for a place where your skills are valued and where you can immediately contribute to a highly respected, long-standing practice, this opportunity is for you. Joining Junaluska Animal Hospital means aligning yourself with a dedicated group of teammates and a cornerstone of the Western North Carolina medical community. We are proudly associated with the Haywood Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council, demonstrating our deep commitment to the region we serve. Teammates here work together to manage a high volume of cases, providing robust wellness plans, advanced care, and urgent medical attention every single day of the week. We offer a supportive environment where you can develop expertise, build lasting professional relationships, and grow in your veterinary career. The scope of medicine you will practice here is comprehensive and challenging. We are a full-service animal hospital providing high-quality care for cats and dogs of all ages, conditions, and breeds. Our service offerings include robust wellness and prevention plans, advanced testing and diagnostics, and complex surgical procedures. Crucially, our commitment extends to providing timely Urgent Care services seven days a week from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, ensuring pets in the community have access to immediate attention when they need it most. You will utilize your full range of clinical skills while delivering high-quality veterinary medicine. Waynesville offers an incredible setting for your professional life and personal adventures. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesville is an idyllic location known for its small-town charm and direct access to unparalleled outdoor recreation. When you step away from the hospital, you have immediate access to hiking, local arts, and scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Waynesville provides a fantastic quality of life, allowing you to settle in a welcoming community that trusts and relies on Junaluska Animal Hospital for its pet healthcare needs.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build lasting relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice your best medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.