Residency Trained or Board-Certified Veterinary Internist

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital | Hickory, North Carolina Ready to practice exceptional medicine alongside a collaborative team of specialists while enjoying the lifestyle of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains? Check out CASE and Hickory, NC by clicking here! Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) has proudly served western North Carolina for more than 30 years and continues to grow as a trusted destination for advanced specialty and emergency care. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and helping shape the future of specialty medicine. Whether you're looking to focus exclusively on Internal Medicine or are interested in stepping into a Medical Director leadership role, we'd love to connect. Why You'll Love Practicing at CASE At CASE, you'll have the resources, technology, and team to practice medicine at the highest level. Dr. Haysom and her team removing a foreign body with an endoscopic procedure. Surgery Internal Medicine Emergency & Critical Care Rehabilitation Behavior Highly skilled licensed technicians and experienced support staff 12 spacious examination rooms Large ICU staffed 24/7 by experienced technicians Separate feline, intermediate care, and isolation wards On-site CT scanner Digital radiology GE Logiq ultrasound Fluoroscopy Endoscopy Fully equipped surgical suites Comprehensive in-house laboratory Advanced surgical instrumentation Snyder oxygen cages Blood transfusion capabilities LigaSure vessel sealing GIA stapling systems Dedicated rehabilitation suite featuring: Underwater treadmill Therapeutic laser E-stim Exercise treadmill Dedicated I-131 Radioactive Iodine Therapy program with specialized feline treatment facilities Our collaborative culture allows specialists to consult together daily, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care while supporting one another professionally. Build the Career You Want We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex medical cases, mentoring others, and being part of a hospital where collaboration is valued. Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) Board Certified (DACVIM) or Residency-Trained and Board-Eligible in Small Animal Internal Medicine Passion for advanced patient care and collaborative medicine Strong communication and relationship-building skills Interest in mentoring colleagues and contributing to hospital growth Interested in expanding your impact? Qualified candidates may also be considered for a Medical Director position, offering the opportunity to combine specialty practice with mentorship, medical leadership, and strategic influence within a thriving specialty hospital. Compensation and Benefits We believe exceptional specialists deserve exceptional rewards. Compensation Highlights: $200,000-$250,000 guaranteed base salary $100,000 sign-on bonus 25% production compensation Relocation assistance Student loan assistance program - up to $20,000 in student loan assistance for 3 years Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Continuing Education allowance plus paid CE time Professional membership and licensure support 529 Gift of College savings program Employee pet discounts Love Where You Live — Hickory, North Carolina Imagine finishing your day and being on a hiking trail, mountain bike ride, or lake within minutes. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hickory offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons, beautiful outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a welcoming community without the traffic and high housing costs found in larger metropolitan areas. Hickory is known for: Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian hiking trails Beautiful lakes including Lake Hickory, Lake Norman, and Lake James Boating, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, and camping Thriving local restaurants, breweries, and arts scene Affordable housing and family-friendly neighborhoods Convenient weekend access to Asheville, Charlotte, and the North Carolina mountains Whether you're raising a family, seeking outdoor adventure, or simply looking for more balance between work and life, Hickory offers the best of both worlds. Join a Hospital That Invests in You At Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital, you'll join a respected specialty practice where collaboration, innovation, and compassionate patient care are at the center of everything we do. If you're ready to build your career with an experienced specialty team, practice advanced medicine using cutting-edge technology, and enjoy an outstanding quality of life in western North Carolina, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover why Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital is the place where exceptional specialists build exceptional careers. About Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a multi-specialty practice with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, behavior, rehabilitation and 24-hour emergency and critical care housed in a beautiful newly built 12,000-square-foot hospital in Hickory, NC. We have a spacious hospital with a fully staffed ICU with DVM and highly skilled 24 hr support team to manage a high volume patient case load with 12 exam rooms. In hospital we have comprehensive in house laboratory equipment that includes chemistry, cbc, epoc, blood gas, sedivue, fecal imagyst, telecytometry, ability to have consultation and recommendation from boarded radiologist and clinical pathologist for best in the moment patient care, oxygen therapy (multiple snyder icu cages and high flow).  We have the ability to provide superior specialty care with computed tomography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, color-flow doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation. We are able to provide radioactive iodine therapy for cats with hyperthyroidism and have a fully equipped rehabilitation suite with k- laser, e-stim, oasis underwater treadmill as well as exercise treadmill for assisting patients with pre and post op recovery. We have a team of highly skilled board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians,  veterinary technicians, and support staff that believe in compassionate care, always being prepared, supportive, excellence and quality in everything we do for our patients and encourage individuals who embrace a fast-paced atmosphere with honesty, positive attitude and transparency. Hear more about working with us from the team at Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital! Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.