Veterinarian, Emergency and Critical Care (Criticalist)

Job overview

The Veterinarian, Emergency and Critical Care (Criticalist) role is onsite in Hickory, NC. Compensation is $200,000–$275,000 per year, with a stated sign-on bonus opportunity of up to $50,000 and 25% production. Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency is a specialty and emergency hospital serving its community for more than 30 years. The veterinarian provides emergency and critical care for a diverse range of cases alongside specialists in surgery and internal medicine. The role contributes to high-level patient care through clinical expertise, collaboration, and communication with hospital teams and clients.

What you'll do

• Provide emergency and critical veterinary care
• work alongside specialists in surgery and internal medicine
• communicate professionally with team members across departments and clients
• support professional growth of colleagues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian

emergency and critical care

criticalist

residency-trained

board-certified

hickory nc

weekend availability required

specialty hospital

$200k–$275k

up to $50k sign-on bonus

25% production

dvm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, relocation assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, continuing education allowance, and 529 Gift of College plans.

Why this role

The posting seeks a residency-trained or board-certified veterinarian in Emergency and Critical Care; weekend availability is required.

About the employer

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.