Associate Veterinarian | Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital | Sign On Bonus Available!

Practice

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Elkin, NC, understands the value of the relationship between a pet and its owner and the importance of providing the best veterinary care possible to your pets. That is why we offer extensive business hours, innovative medical equipment, and a caring and qualified staff.

The reason we chose the name “Animal Ark of Elkin” is because we set out to help all of God’s creatures to the best of our ability. Our veterinary services are available for dogs, cats, birds, small pocket pets, and some reptiles. We have specialized services for our avian and poultry family members.

Position Purpose

Come Grow With Us

Looking for a practice where your days are varied, your team has your back, and you can build real relationships with the community? You may have found your next home.

Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, three-doctor practice in the Elkin community. Our clients know us, trust us, and appreciate the personalized care we provide. Our caseload keeps things interesting, with everything from dogs and cats to parrots, reptiles, and pocket pets.

What makes Animal Ark different?

• Variety every day: Enjoy a mix of small animal and exotic medicine.

• A supportive team: Our team is experienced, cross-trained, and committed to helping one another.

• Mentorship and collaboration: Work alongside doctors who enjoy sharing knowledge and learning together.

• A strong community connection: Build lasting relationships with clients who value the care you provide.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can continue to grow as a veterinarian, see interesting cases, and work with people who genuinely care about each other, we’d love to meet you.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Ask about our bonus package
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

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