Veterinarian

Clayton Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in comprehensive veterinary care for pets and their owners in Clayton, NC since 1986. We are dedicated to innovative medical, surgical, and preventive care, operating under the philosophy that we treat every patient like our own. Our deep commitment to high standards of care is reflected by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating from the community we serve.

If you are looking for a practice that values longevity, high-quality medicine, and provides true advanced care opportunities, this is where you can do your best work. While Clayton Animal Hospital has deep roots in the local community, you join a supportive network dedicated to helping all teammates achieve their professional goals. This commitment means you will have access to resources such as internal specialty consultations to elevate complex cases and structured programs designed to support your continuing education and development.

Whether your career aspirations include mastering advanced techniques, becoming a credentialed technician, or moving into leadership, we foster a collaborative culture where you are supported in your professional growth. When you partner with us, you contribute to a long-standing history of delivering outstanding clinical care for small animals. Our established facility offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive wellness and preventive medicine, sophisticated surgical procedures, and in-depth testing and diagnostics.

We actively provide advanced care, ensuring that patients receive high-level intervention and support when needed. For cases requiring critical 24/7 monitoring outside of our regular hours, we maintain strong professional referral relationships with nearby emergency centers, ensuring seamless continuity of care for your patients.

Located in Clayton, North Carolina, our hospital offers you the opportunity to settle into a welcoming, established community just southeast of Raleigh. Clayton has successfully balanced attractive small-town appeal with the convenient access and growth associated with the greater Research Triangle region, providing excellent opportunities for culture, education, and outdoor activities. This is an ideal location if you are seeking a place where professional challenge and opportunity meets a high quality of life, allowing you to establish deep roots and succeed both professionally and personally.

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 Tele Doc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at  .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values –
Work Together, Amaze, and Grow
. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.