Veterinarian- State Road Animal Hospital! Up to $50k Sign On Bonus!

Practice

At State Road Animal Hospital, our experienced veterinary team is dedicated to providing the best and most up-to-date veterinary care. From wellness exams and vaccinations, surgical needs, nutrition counseling, diagnostics, and more–we are committed to helping our clients protect their pet's health for years to come. 

Position Purpose

A Career That Fits Your Life

You didn’t become a veterinarian to feel overbooked or burned out, you did it because you care—about animals, about people, and about doing meaningful work. At State Road Animal Hospital in Elkin, NC, we’ve built a practice that protects that passion.

We’re a three-doctor team that believes the best medicine happens when veterinarians feel supported, trusted, and balanced. Now, we’re ready to welcome another DVM who wants more than just a job—they want a place to belong.

We take work-life balance seriously—not as a buzzword, but as a daily commitment.

• Flexible scheduling designed around you
• Unlimited paid time off (because life doesn’t fit in a box)
• A culture that respects your time, your boundaries, and your wellbeing

This is a place where you can be fully present at work—and fully present at home.

Our wide range of services allows you to build a caseload that genuinely excites you. Whether you love surgery, wellness care, dentistry, diagnostics, or a mix of everything—we’ll support your path. Here, your interests aren’t just accommodated—they’re encouraged.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Values teamwork and communication
• Brings a positive, grounded approach to their work
• Wants to be part of a practice that feels like home

Growth—on your terms

Whether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned DVM, you’ll have opportunities to grow in ways that matter to you. We invest in your development, support your goals, and create space for you to evolve professionally without losing balance personally.

Does this sound like your next chapter? 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

• 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.

Benefits Offered

• 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

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.