Small Animal Surgeon - Carolina Veterinary Specialists

Brentwood Veterinary Clinic

$220K — $330K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
  • 1-year internship in small animal medicine/surgery/ER
  • Completed an AVMA-approved 3-year residency program
  • Active State Veterinary License
  • DEA registration required
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient exams and medical evaluations
  • Engage in client communication and education
  • Maintain accurate medical and treatment records
  • Prescribe medications in compliance with protocols
  • Enhance teamwork and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on priorities
  • Monitor hospital protocols from intake to discharge
  • Participate in daily case rounds and management updates

Benefits

  • Sign-on, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care
  • 401(k) with discretionary contributions
  • Team member pet discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support including access to the Calm app
  • Continuing education stipends and resources
  • Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardships
  • Supportive local culture backed by national resources
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Board-Certified or Residency Trained Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Carolina Veterinary Specialists. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager.

Carolina Veterinary Specialists (CVS) in Greensboro, NC is one of six full-service emergency & specialty referral facilities in the Carolinas, with additional locations in Huntersville, Charlotte, Matthews, Rock Hill, and Winston-Salem. Each location provides multiple referral specialties, as well as 24-hour emergency and critical care.
Why Join Us:
  • Our Greensboro location is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical technologies, including an in-house helical CT scanner, color-flow Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, laparoscopy, advanced anesthetic monitoring, and in-house laboratory capabilities.
  • Greensboro offers a low cost of living and many activities to keep you and your family busy on your days off; enjoy craft breweries, excellent local restaurants, martini bars and craft whiskey bars.

A plethora of sports activities are available with local professional baseball, basketball and several college teams. UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University are within a short driving distance. We have an active cycling community with lots of trails and a greenway that runs through the city for cyclists to enjoy along with multiple lakes for kayakers and boaters.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at [email protected].
What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
  • Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
  • 401(k) with discretionary contribution
  • Team Member Pet Discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
  • CE stipends and career development resources
  • Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
  • Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Key Responsibilities
  • Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
  • Client communication and education
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
  • Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
  • Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
  • Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
  • Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
  • Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required)
  • Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
  • 1-year rotational internship in small animal medicine, surgery, ER (university or large referral practice).
  • Completed a 3-year, AVMA approved residency program
  • Current State Veterinary License
  • DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
  • Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
  • Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
  • Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
  • May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
  • Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Board Certification
  • 2-5 years of experience post-residency
  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
  • Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
  • Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
  • Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
  • Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

Pay Range

$220,000-$330,000 USD

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