Overview
Carolina Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a multi-specialty practice with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, and 24-hour emergency and critical care housed in a beautiful newly built 12,000-square-foot Hospital in Hickory, NC. We have 12 exam rooms, a fully equipped rehabilitation department, and state-of-the-art equipment. We have the ability to provide superior specialty care with computed tomography, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, color-flow doppler ultrasound, I-131 therapy, minimally invasive surgical equipment, and comprehensive surgical instrumentation. We have a team of highly skilled board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, veterinary technicians, and support staff that believe in quality and excellence in everything we do and encourage individuals who embrace a fast-paced atmosphere with honesty and transparency.
As a growing city known for boating on Lake Hickory, community theatre, art history, and local sports, Hickory is a wonderfully unique place for a quality, relaxing, and affordable lifestyle to make the best of your time away from work. Being nestled 50 miles northwest of Charlotte amidst the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the surrounding area is rich with possibilities for outdoor adventure as well as exciting options for the nightlife scene.
Requirements
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. 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 Walk Into an Immediate, High-Volume Caseload This is a rare opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join a hospital with immediate case demand and proven growth potential. Due to the strength of our referral network and current surgeon capacity, we are currently turning away 3–5 surgical cases each day. A second surgeon will have the opportunity to step into an already established, high-volume caseload from day one, with strong support from emergency clinicians, specialty partners, and an experienced technical team. 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: Internal Medicine Behavior Rehabilitation Emergency & Critical Care This collaborative approach ensures every patient receives thoughtful, comprehensive care—and every clinician has support. If you are seeking a role where you can practice at a high level, grow quickly, and make an immediate clinical and financial impact, this opportunity is uniquely positioned for success. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive specialty compensation range of $250,000 - $325,000 + benefits package, including: $50,000 sign on bonus + relocation assistance Student loan repayment assistance Competitive salary + 25% prosal model 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 Named a "Best Place to Live" by U.S. News & World Report, 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. 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.