An established small-animal clinic in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a full-time Veterinarian, offering up to $188,000. This is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive, primary-care setting with modern tools and a dependable schedule.
The Hospital
Located inside a busy retail pet environment along a major shopping corridor, this primary-care clinic is designed for convenience, teamwork, and client service. The practice focuses on preventive medicine and long-term patient relationships while maintaining efficient workflows and a friendly atmosphere.
- Retail-based setting with extended hours typical of in-store clinics, supporting predictable shift patterns and work-life balance
- Broad primary-care caseload: wellness and sick visits, vaccinations, dentistry, spay/neuter and general surgery, nutrition counseling, microchipping, and veterinary-supervised grooming
- In-clinic imaging and same-day laboratory support for timely case workups
- On-site pharmacy for streamlined medication dispensing and strong client compliance
- Drop-off and curbside options to optimize flow and client experience
- Professional interpretation services to support inclusive, accessible care
- Collaborative team that includes veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and clinic leadership
Location
Winston-Salem blends academic medicine, innovation, and the arts with the comfort of an affordable, mid-sized city. Known as the City of Arts and Innovation, it offers a thriving downtown, strong university partnerships, and easy regional access.
- Innovation Quarter: a growing research and startup district with labs, incubators, and corporate R&D
- Major academic health presence anchored by leading medical and research institutions
- University pipeline: Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts contribute talent across science, business, and the arts
- Arts and culture: Old Salem Museums & Gardens, Reynolda House Museum of American Art and gardens, an acclaimed film festival, and a celebrated theatre festival
- Vibrant downtown: expanding dining, breweries, public art, parks like Bailey Park, and frequent community events
- Cost of living generally below the U.S. average, with more attainable housing than many larger metros
- Easy access to Piedmont Triad International Airport (approx. 30 minutes) for regional and national travel
- Family-friendly amenities, greenways, Salem Lake, Reynolda Gardens, a hands-on children’s museum, and minor-league baseball
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match
- Student loan support program for full-time DVMs
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Robust mental health resources, including coaching and counseling
- Company-paid life insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid parental leave for birth and adoption
- Continuing education allowance (role-eligible)
- Backup child care, elder care, and family support resources
- Fertility and family-building assistance
- Digital exercise and wellness programs
- Voluntary protection benefits (hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident)
- Legal plan and identity protection
- Commuter benefits
- Pet care discounts
- Flexible scheduling and clinical autonomy within hospital guidelines
- Career growth pathways, leadership opportunities, and dedicated coaching
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity
- Employer-sponsored volunteer opportunities
The Role
- Full-time small-animal veterinarian in a primary-care, retail-based clinic
- Deliver preventive and general medicine: wellness and sick exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition counseling
- Perform routine dentistry and soft-tissue surgery, including spay/neuter
- Utilize in-clinic imaging and laboratory testing for efficient diagnostics and treatment planning
- Oversee anesthesia and pain management consistent with best practices
- Provide clear client communication, discharge counseling, and medication guidance leveraging the on-site pharmacy
- Participate in drop-off workflows and collaborate with an experienced technical team
- Contribute to a positive, solutions-focused culture and continuous improvement
- Work a predictable schedule aligned with extended retail hours, including shared weekend coverage
Requirements
- DVM/VMD (or equivalent) and eligibility for North Carolina veterinary licensure
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Confidence with routine dentistry and general soft-tissue surgery
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive, client-centered care
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a high-volume, retail-based clinical environment
- Willingness to participate in a schedule that includes some weekends
- Eligible for DEA registration as required
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