Emergency Veterinarian

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite in Winston-Salem, NC, with a rotating schedule of about 12 shifts per month, some during daytime hours. The posting states a minimum annual base salary of $170,000 plus bonus incentives and a pay range of $190,000–$205,000. Carolina Veterinary Specialists provides emergency and specialty referral care, including 24-hour emergency and critical care. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency patients, performs diagnostic procedures and surgery, and communicates with clients about care. The role contributes to the hospital’s emergency and advanced medicine services through case monitoring, collaboration with specialists, and support for hospital protocols.

What you'll do

• Perform comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• communicate with and educate clients
• perform diagnostic procedures and surgery
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• coordinate weekly priorities with the Hospital Manager
• monitor hospital cases and attend rounds when possible
• evaluate protocols from intake through discharge
• participate in practice updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

winston-salem nc

petvet care centers

carolina veterinary specialists

$170k+ base

$190k-$205k pay range

rotating schedule

about 12 shifts monthly

emergency medicine

veterinary surgery

advanced diagnostics

dvm

veterinary license

dea registration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support
• CE stipends
• career development resources
• and signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000.

Why this role

The posting describes opportunities to refine surgery and advanced diagnostics skills, access to specialty support and advanced equipment, and signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000. Requires a DVM, current state veterinary license, DEA registration, and at least one year of veterinary emergency practice experience.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.