At Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital, we've built more than a veterinary practice—we've built lasting relationships with the families and pets in our community. Our clients know us, trust us, and return year after year because they know their pets are treated like family.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who shares our passion for compassionate medicine, teamwork, and building meaningful client relationships. We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who wants more than a new position. We're looking for someone who wants to become part of a practice that's deeply rooted in its community and committed to delivering exceptional care with compassion, integrity, and heart.

Why You'll Love It Here

• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• Loyal clients who value and trust your care
• Opportunities to practice comprehensive small animal medicine
• A well-established hospital with deep community roots
• Coastal living just minutes from the beach

This isn't just another veterinary job—it's an opportunity to become part of a hospital where relationships come first, your voice matters, and your work makes a lasting impact.

If you're looking for a place to grow your career while making a real difference in the lives of pets, their families, and the community, we'd love to meet you.

• 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.

• DVM/VMD 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.

• 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