Veterinarian Jobs in North Carolina

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Catawba County Government

Shelter Veterinarian

Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Current North Carolina Veterinary License Preferred Qualifications: 4 Years of experience as a Veterinarian High volume Spay/Neuter trained Additional...

Associate Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution - NC State licensure to practice veterinary medicine -Excellent communication skills with pet owners and colleagues Joining our team...

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

General Practice (Veterinarian)

This is a wonderful small group of 6 hospitals scattered across North Carolina. The hospital sees mainly small animals and each hospital is between 1-2 DVMs. They pride themselves on supporting...

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

Emergency (Veterinarian)

A premier 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital in Asheville, NC, is seeking a dedicated emergency veterinarian to join its growing team....

PriorityPet Urgent Care - National

DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner

Job Description We are seeking talented and entrepreneurial Veterinarians to partner with us and become Medical Directors in a practice that we will build together....

Gods Creatures LLC. DBA. Northwest Animal Hospital

Veterinarian

Open position for a full-time veterinarian (part-time will be considered) at Northwest Animal Hospital, in lovely Oak Ridge, NC....

Veterinarian

  • Swansboro, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Swansboro, NC
  • 8 days ago

HELLO to our future Associate Veterinarian! About the Opportunity We are looking for an additional doctor full time, part time or relief to keep up with our steady, continued growth....

Island Pet Veterinary Hospital

Fulltime Veterinarian

Island Pet Veterinary Hospital is seeking a fulltime associate veterinarian....

Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Ctr

Associate Emergency Veterinarian

Active veterinary state license Current DEA License or obtained upon hire Surgery skills are a plus, but if you need help, we can teach you We’re looking for : Full Time Emergency Veterinarian Part...

Roanoke Island Animal Clinic

Veterinarian Full or part time

Life on the beach is wonderful! We are a full service, progressive veterinary practice with a small town feel. We see a variety of patients from dogs, cats, equine to exotics and wildlife. We are...

WARSAW ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PA

Associate Veterinarian

With a dedicated team of veterinarians, we offer no on-call duties and no weekend hours....

Swansboro Animal Hospital

Small Animal Veterinarian Surgeon

We offer our Veterinarians: Flexible Scheduling Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance...

Walkertown Veterinary Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Were looking for: Full Time OR Part Time Veterinarian New graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!...

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Clayton

Part Time Urgent Care Veterinarian

Company Description Are you a skilled veterinarian seeking to step beyond general practice while avoiding the demands of a full emergency setting allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance with...

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description Part Time or Full Time Veterinarian Proficient in general medicine and surgery Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!...

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinarian positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinarians in North Carolina offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians in North Carolina
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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