Emergency Veterinarian

Company Description

Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center
Emergency Veterinarian | Swansboro, North Carolina | 24/7 Emergency Medicine | Mentorship + Coastal Work-Life Balance

Are you an Emergency Veterinarian looking for medical autonomy, supportive mentorship, and opportunities to grow? 

At Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center, full-time and part-time opportunities offer a substantial surgery and internal medicine caseload, collaborative veterinary care, and mentorship for new graduates and veterinarians entering emergency practice. A veterinary degree or equivalent and an active veterinary state license are required; a DEA license may be obtained upon hire. 

Who We Are 

Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center is a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital serving Swansboro, North Carolina. Our approach combines progressive medicine, professional trust, and collaboration across veterinarians, RVTs, assistants, kennel technicians, and CSRs. 

Our mentorship-first culture includes guidance tailored to each veterinarian, monthly doctor meetings, case reviews, and rounds at every shift change. We also provide externships for technician students and aspiring veterinarians. The hospital profile describes a longstanding team led by an Office Manager and Practice Manager with extensive experience in veterinary care. 

Our clinical resources include: 

• High-resolution digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. 
• LigaSure vessel sealing equipment and a cautery unit. 
• In-house Idexx diagnostics, including blood gas, blood typing, cortisol, bile acids, clotting times, and SediVue testing. 
• Digital cytology, monitoring equipment, a donor blood bank, and a fully stocked pharmacy. 
• Vetspire veterinary software and Cubex inventory management. 

A dedicated doctors' office offers space to rest, and our break room is stocked monthly with snacks and drinks. Gus, our emotional support cat, adds his own personality to the team. 

Learn More About Swansboro Animal Hospital! 

Learn More About Swansboro Animal Hospital!

Job Description

 

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will: 

• Practice emergency veterinary medicine across a varied caseload. 
• Perform surgery and use the hospital's diagnostic resources. 
• Exercise medical autonomy with collaborative support. 
• Work closely with fellow DVMs, RVTs, and support staff. 
• Participate in doctor meetings, case reviews, and shift-change rounds. 
• Bring compassionate communication and teamwork to emergency patient care. 

What We Offer Our Veterinarians 

We're excited to offer a $60,000 sign-on bonus for a qualified Emergency Veterinarian joining our team!

• Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling. 
• Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan assistance. 
• Future ownership opportunities. 
• Medical autonomy, mentorship, and the DVM Mentor Network. 
• Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues. 
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. 
• Health, dental, vision, and liability coverage. 
• 401K, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. 
• Employee assistance program and personal pet care discounts. 
• Support from a network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces of 2025. 

Life in Swansboro, North Carolina 

Swansboro offers coastal living with local beaches, boating, canoeing, and outdoor recreation. For an Emergency Veterinarian who enjoys time on the water, the community offers ways to recharge away from the hospital. Wilmington and Raleigh provide options for city outings. 

We value our veterinary team's time off and offer flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. 

Apply today to learn more about joining our team.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
• Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
• Active Veterinary State License 

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

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Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 Annual