Associate Veterinarian | The Sound Cat Veterinary Hospital | Sign On Bonus Available!

Practice

The Sound Cat was a vision that came to life in 2006. The mission to provide top-quality feline healthcare founded The Sound Cat Veterinary Hospital. Beyond the state-of-the-art medical facility, the Sound Cat team provides various feline-only wellness, surgical, diagnostic, and specialty veterinary services.

We are AAHA accredited meaning our practice coincides with the highest standards of veterinary medicine. Our hospital is spacious, well maintained, and always equipped to provide patients with the best wellness, diagnostic, and surgical care. Everyday we utilize equipment such as:

• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound
• Full in-house laboratory
• Surgical suite with laser equipment, anesthesia system, and heating system
• Dental suite
• Tonopen and Digital Retinal Imaging
• Endoscopy and Rhinoscopy

Position Purpose

A Dream Role for Cat Lovers 

Are you ready to practice exceptional medicine in a place that truly celebrates cats—and the people who love them? Our feline-exclusive hospital on the stunning North Carolina coast is growing, and we’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants more than just a job…we’re offering a career with purpose, mentorship, and heart.

Why This Practice Stands Out

This isn’t your typical clinic. We are a feline-only veterinary hospital built around elevating the standard of care for cats while creating a calm, low-stress environment for both patients and team members.

Our collaborative team of experienced DVMs, skilled technicians, and compassionate support staff fosters a culture where medicine thrives and people feel supported. You’ll be welcomed into a workplace where your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your passion for feline medicine can truly shine.

 Grow Your Career Your Way

• Structured, individualized mentorship for new and recent graduates
• A supportive, team-first environment where learning never stops
• Freedom to develop your clinical interests and practice high-quality medicine
• Opportunity to step into radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment—with an established and eager client base ready for you

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, you’ll have the tools and encouragement to reach your full potential.

 Life in Coastal North Carolina

Imagine finishing your day and heading straight to the beach, strolling along a historic riverwalk, or enjoying incredible local dining and arts. Wilmington offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty, culture, and community—a place where work-life balance isn’t just a buzzword, it’s reality.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, belong, and make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Come for the medicine. Stay for the culture. Grow with us. 🐾

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
• Sign On Bonus and Relocation assistance available
• 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

Pay Range