Part-Time Veterinarian Surgeon

Veterinarian - Surgeon

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $250,000 - $325,000 / year

DESCRIPTION

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained, Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative, multi-specialty team in Hickory, North Carolina. This role is available full-time or part-time and offers the opportunity to practice advanced surgery in a highly equipped, referral-driven hospital with a long-standing reputation for excellence.

WHY CASE?

For more than 30 years , CASE has served as a trusted specialty and emergency referral center for the region. Our hospital is built to support complex cases, collaborative medicine, and sustainable careers—backed by exceptional staffing and resources.

OUR CORE VALUES

Compassionate Care

Always Prepared

Supportive

Excellence

Walk Into an Immediate, High-Volume Caseload

This is a rare opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join a hospital with immediate case demand and proven growth potential. Due to the strength of our referral network and current surgeon capacity, we are currently turning away 3-5 surgical cases each day .

A second surgeon will have the opportunity to step into an already established, high-volume caseload from day one, with strong support from emergency clinicians, specialty partners, and an experienced technical team.

The Medicine You'll Practice

You'll step into an exciting and diverse surgical caseload supported by specialists, emergency clinicians, and a deeply skilled support team. Our collaborative environment allows you to focus on medicine while knowing your patients receive exceptional care 24/7.

Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities Include:

Fully equipped surgical suites with on-site CT

Digital radiography, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery

GE Logiq ultrasound systems

Advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery support

LigaSure, GIA staplers, PoliPhase sealant, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation

Canine and feline transfusion capabilities

State-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring and pain management

Ideal Candidate

DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school

DACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery

Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine

Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach

Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Leadership-minded candidates encouraged to apply

Collaborative, Multi-Specialty Team

You'll work alongside a highly engaged team that includes specialists in:

Internal Medicine

Behavior

Rehabilitation

Emergency & Critical Care

This collaborative approach ensures every patient receives thoughtful, comprehensive care—and every clinician has support. If you are seeking a role where you can practice at a high level, grow quickly, and make an immediate clinical and financial impact, this opportunity is uniquely positioned for success.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive specialty compensation and benefits package, including:

$50,000 sign on bonus + relocation assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Competitive salary + 25% prosal model

Flexible scheduling options

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

529 College Savings Plan contributions

Paid time off

CE allowance and paid CE time

Paid parental leave

Professional licensure and liability coverage

Employee pet care discounts

Mentorship, professional development, and leadership training

Access to a strong national network of veterinary specialists

Life in Hickory, NC

Named a "Best Place to Live" by U.S. News & World Report, Hickory offers an excellent quality of life with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community—without the congestion or cost of larger metro areas. It's an ideal place to build a long-term specialty career while maintaining balance outside the hospital.

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