Copy of Emergency Veterinarian
Wilmington, NC (On-site)
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an emergency veterinarian to join our team in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility opening in late fall 2026. You’ll be part of building a new hospital from the ground up, helping shape workflows, treatment protocols, and the overall emergency care experience. Our collaborative, close-knit team is dedicated to providing top-notch care to pets in the Wilmington community and beyond.
Why Points East Veterinary Specialty Hospital?
Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced ER leaders and enthusiastic RVTs, some pursuing VTS in ECC. Our team - both seasoned staff and relief doctors - values collaboration, mentorship, and a positive work environment.
State-of-the-Art Facility: This brand-new hospital is equipped with modern emergency technology, including Instinct EMR, digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house IDEXX lab, Heska EPOC, and blood products. Thoughtfully designed treatment and surgical spaces allow you to practice efficiently and safely.
Mentorship & Professional Growth: With access to specialists at our sister hospitals, you’ll have opportunities for case consultations and professional development. Our network supports shared CE topics, case discussions, and team learning across locations.
Collaborative Case Discussions: Enjoy a culture of teamwork where your input is valued, and cases are reviewed collectively to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
Why Wilmington?
Wilmington is a vibrant coastal city with a charming historic downtown, nearby beaches, and a growing culinary and arts scene. Enjoy a variety of living options from urban neighborhoods to suburban and coastal communities. Wilmington offers a high quality of life with affordable housing and easy access to both city and outdoor recreational activities.
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible Full-Time Schedule: Shifts are designed to provide balance while maintaining high-quality care.
- Supportive Leadership: Our Medical Director and leadership team prioritize your well-being and career fulfillment.
- Privately Owned: Vets Pets is a veterinarian-led company with no private equity investors. Our model ensures that veterinarians practicing medicine have real influence over hospital direction.
- Growth-Focused: With over 30 locations across North Carolina, Vets Pets invests in hospital teams, professional growth, and career longevity.
- Competitive salary with no negative accrual
- 25% bonus on inventory and services
- Two medical plan options, including prescription drug benefits
- Short-term disability, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- CE stipend (including IVECCS)
- Professional dues, NC licensure, and AVMA liability insurance covered
- Life insurance for you and eligible dependents
- Flexible schedules and uniform allowance
Contact Dr. Paige Harrington, Vets Pets Medical Director of Emergency and Specialty Services, at paigeharringtondvm@thevetspets.com for more details and to apply.
Vets Pets
We are a cooperative group of Veterinary Hospitals in North Carolina and operate After Hours Emergency, 24-Hour Emergency, Primary Care, HQHV Spay/Neuter, and Specialty Hospitals as well as Pet Resorts. We try to live with a "can-do" philosophy focused on growth in people, medicine, and service. Our organization is our people, and we work to challenge, develop, and support each other. We provide opportunity through growth in medicine, leadership, and ownership.We offer flexible positions geared towards veterinarians’ interests, work-life balance, and aspirations. We invest in our people, equipment, and facilities for the long term.Our CEO is a company founder, and we are 100% owned by the founding family and veterinarians. Our focus is to partner with future veterinary leaders and aspiring practice owners. Our preferred growth model is through joint-venture partnerships with veterinarians. We are flexible and generate growth through multiple channels, including acquisitions, start-ups, the addition of services, and organic initiatives. Growth initiatives are location-specific and built around individual practice leaders’ interests, strengths, and individual market opportunities. We always seek to develop relationships and welcome a discussion about career opportunities, whether in the near or distant future.
