Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Westside Animal Hospital

Westside Animal Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, offers you the chance to join a team focused entirely on the human-animal bond and empowering clients through informed decisions. We have been a trusted partner in the Durham community since 1992, providing comprehensive veterinary care that includes advanced care, surgical procedures, and urgent services. The deep trust we have built in our community is reflected in our exceptional 4.9-star Google rating. If you are ready to join a supportive environment where quality medicine is the standard, this is where you can do your best work. Our culture at Westside Animal Hospital is built around celebrating the contributions of every individual. Our network places significant value on continuous growth, meaning that we have clear programs in place designed to help our teammates achieve their career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or pursuing advanced training. You will find that our commitment to providing the best quality of life for our patients is matched by our dedication to ensuring you have the resources and support necessary to succeed and maintain a sustainable career in veterinary medicine. As a full-service veterinary clinic, you will find yourself practicing high-quality medicine across a wide range of modalities. We encourage you to utilize our comprehensive service offerings, which include advanced care options and state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics. Our medical philosophy prioritizes predictable outcomes, ensuring that every recommendation we make is focused on the best possible quality of life for the pet. Furthermore, we are equipped to handle urgent care cases, providing you with diverse opportunities to utilize your critical care skills alongside routine wellness and surgical procedures. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Westside Animal Hospital offers you access to one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing cities in the Southeast. Durham, the heart of the Research Triangle Park region, blends historical charm with a vibrant, modern lifestyle. When you finish your workday, you can enjoy renowned local food scenes, explore nature trails, or engage with the bustling cultural and academic energy that defines this community. Durham provides an excellent balance of professional opportunity and quality of life, making it a wonderful place to establish your long-term career.

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.