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.

If you’re looking for a place where your medicine stays interesting, your team feels like family, and your community truly knows you—this is it.

At Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, we’re a well-established, three-doctor practice deeply woven into the Elkin community. Our clients trust us, stay with us, and bring us everything from puppies and kittens to parrots, reptiles, and pocket pets—because they know we care.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Exotics + small animal medicine – Every day is different
• Strong, cross-trained team – Support that actually supports you
• Real mentorship – Collaborative doctors who love teaching and learning
• Deep community ties – Clients who trust, follow through, and appreciate you
• All experience levels welcome – New grads encouraged

This is a place where your skills grow, your cases stay interesting, and your team feels like family.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• 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