Residency Trained or Board-Certified Veterinary Internist

Residency Trained or Board-Certified Veterinary Internist

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hickory, North Carolina

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year

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?

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.

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
• Liga Sure 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.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex medical cases, mentoring others, and being part of a hospital where collaboration is valued.

• 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.

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

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