Overview
Join Swansboro Animal Hospital, the area’s only emergency veterinary hospital, where you’ll make a difference 24/7 alongside a close-knit, experienced team. With over 35 years of leadership in veterinary care, we’ve built a supportive, family-like culture focused on collaboration, compassion, and growth. Our modern facility is equipped for full-spectrum emergency care, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab, orthopedic surgery, and more. Located in the charming coastal town of Swansboro, NC, you’ll enjoy beachside living with easy access to Raleigh and Charlotte. If you’re looking for flexible scheduling, meaningful work, and a team that truly has your back, this is the place for you.
Join Swansboro Animal Hospital, the area’s only emergency vet hospital, where you’ll work with a supportive, experienced team in a modern facility. We offer flexible scheduling, advanced tools, and a culture built on care and collaboration. Located in coastal Swansboro, NC, you’ll enjoy beachside living with easy access to city life. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and want to grow with a team that feels like family, this is the place for you.
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Company Description Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center Emergency Veterinarian | Swansboro, North Carolina | 24/7 Emergency Medicine | Mentorship + Coastal Work-Life Balance Are you an Emergency Veterinarian looking for medical autonomy, supportive mentorship, and opportunities to grow? At Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center, full-time and part-time opportunities offer a substantial surgery and internal medicine caseload, collaborative veterinary care, and mentorship for new graduates and veterinarians entering emergency practice. A veterinary degree or equivalent and an active veterinary state license are required; a DEA license may be obtained upon hire. Who We Are Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency & Trauma Center is a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital serving Swansboro, North Carolina. Our approach combines progressive medicine, professional trust, and collaboration across veterinarians, RVTs, assistants, kennel technicians, and CSRs. Our mentorship-first culture includes guidance tailored to each veterinarian, monthly doctor meetings, case reviews, and rounds at every shift change. We also provide externships for technician students and aspiring veterinarians. The hospital profile describes a longstanding team led by an Office Manager and Practice Manager with extensive experience in veterinary care. Our clinical resources include: High-resolution digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. LigaSure vessel sealing equipment and a cautery unit. In-house Idexx diagnostics, including blood gas, blood typing, cortisol, bile acids, clotting times, and SediVue testing. Digital cytology, monitoring equipment, a donor blood bank, and a fully stocked pharmacy. Vetspire veterinary software and Cubex inventory management. A dedicated doctors’ office offers space to rest, and our break room is stocked monthly with snacks and drinks. Gus, our emotional support cat, adds his own personality to the team. Learn More About Swansboro Animal Hospital! Learn More About Swansboro Animal Hospital! Job Description As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will: Practice emergency veterinary medicine across a varied caseload. Perform surgery and use the hospital’s diagnostic resources. Exercise medical autonomy with collaborative support. Work closely with fellow DVMs, RVTs, and support staff. Participate in doctor meetings, case reviews, and shift-change rounds. Bring compassionate communication and teamwork to emergency patient care. What We Offer Our Veterinarians Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling. Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan assistance. Future ownership opportunities. Medical autonomy, mentorship, and the DVM Mentor Network. Paid continuing education allowance and professional dues. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Health, dental, vision, and liability coverage. 401K, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Employee assistance program and personal pet care discounts. Support from a network named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2025. Life in Swansboro, North Carolina Swansboro offers coastal living with local beaches, boating, canoeing, and outdoor recreation. For an Emergency Veterinarian who enjoys time on the water, the community offers ways to recharge away from the hospital. Wilmington and Raleigh provide options for city outings. We value our veterinary team’s time off and offer flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Apply today to learn more about joining our team. Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Current DEA License or obtained upon hire Active Veterinary State License Additional Information WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.