Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian Department: General Practice Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: Lineberger Veterinary Hospital Description Looking for a place where relationships matter just as much as medicine? Lineberger Veterinary Hospital is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our team in Gastonia, North Carolina. We’re a collaborative, community‑minded practice where you’ll have the chance to care for a wide range of medical and surgical cases—from routine spays and neuters to abdominal procedures, mass removals, and eye and ear surgeries—while building the kind of career that feels meaningful to you. Whether you’re looking for a long‑term home or a team that values connection, support, and great medicine, we’d love to meet you. Modern tools to help you practice great medicine, including digital x‑ray, therapy laser, and more A close‑knit team that truly enjoys working together and supporting one another A practice with deep roots in the Gastonia area, with easy access to historic Belmont and downtown Charlotte About Lineberger Veterinary Hospital Lineberger Veterinary Hospital is a multi‑doctor general practice in Gastonia, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte. We’re proud to be a place where clients feel known, pets are cared for like family, and team members show up for one another every day. Our staff is committed to high‑quality care for dogs and cats, with the occasional pocket pet, and to creating a warm, welcoming experience for the people who trust us with their pets. Our hospital is equipped with a therapy laser, digital x‑ray, IDEXX in‑house blood and urine diagnostics, complete dental equipment, Cornerstone medical records, and more. What You’ll Do Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and provide care that feels personal, thoughtful, and trustworthy Work closely with the veterinary team and hospital leadership to care for patients and support one another Help strengthen the connection between our practice and the greater Charlotte‑area community Encourage team growth, including helping develop support staff through our internal LevelUp training program Care for a varied caseload that includes both appointments and surgery during our regular hospital hours Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program) Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state) What We Offer Our Team Generous Sign-On Bonus $60k Optional Pro‑Sal with No Negative Accrual Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets! Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance Paid State Licensing Fees Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) Personalized & Surgical Mentorship Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms Flexible Compensation Package Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually #J-18808-Ljbffr American Veterinary Group