Veterinarian - Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained, Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative, multi-specialty team in Hickory, North Carolina. This role is available full-time or part-time and offers the opportunity to practice advanced surgery in a highly equipped, referral-driven hospital with a long-standing reputation for excellence.

For surgeons interested in leadership, Medical Director opportunities may be available for qualified candidates seeking to combine advanced clinical practice with mentorship and strategic influence.

Why CASE?

For more than 30 years , CASE has served as a trusted specialty and emergency referral center for the region. Our hospital is built to support complex cases, collaborative medicine, and sustainable careers—backed by exceptional staffing and resources.

Our Core Values

• Compassionate Care
• Always Prepared
• Supportive
• Excellence

The Medicine You’ll Practice

You’ll step into an exciting and diverse surgical caseload supported by specialists, emergency clinicians, and a deeply skilled support team. Our collaborative environment allows you to focus on medicine while knowing your patients receive exceptional care 24/7.

Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities Include:

• Fully equipped surgical suites with on-site CT
• Digital radiography, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery
• GE Logiq ultrasound systems
• Advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery support
• LigaSure, GIA staplers, PoliPhase sealant, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation
• Canine and feline transfusion capabilities
• State-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring and pain management

Ideal Candidate

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
• DACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery
• Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine
• Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach
• Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence
• Leadership-minded candidates encouraged to apply

Collaborative, Multi-Specialty Team

You’ll work alongside a highly engaged team that includes specialists in:

• Surgery
• Internal Medicine
• Behavior
• Rehabilitation
• Emergency & Critical Care

This collaborative approach ensures every patient receives thoughtful, comprehensive care—and every clinician has support.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive specialty compensation and benefits package , including:

• Salary starting at $250,000
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Competitive salary with leadership incentive opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 529 College Savings Plan contributions
• Paid time off
• CE allowance and paid CE time
• Paid parental leave
• Professional licensure and liability coverage
• Employee pet care discounts
• Mentorship, professional development, and leadership training
• Access to a strong national network of veterinary specialists

Life in Hickory, NC

Hickory offers an excellent quality of life with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community—without the congestion or cost of larger metro areas. It’s an ideal place to build a long-term specialty career while maintaining balance outside the hospital.