Emergency Veterinarian – Knightdale, North Carolina

Location Knightdale
Discipline: USA Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $170000 to $190000
Contact name: Nick Gray

Contact email: nick@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: WTN-NC-10

​Emergency Veterinarian – Knightdale, North Carolina

About the Role

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join a well-established, round-the-clock veterinary hospital in Knightdale, North Carolina.

The position offers competitive base compensation with monthly production-based earning potential, flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, alongside access to advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary clinical support.

This role is ideal for an ER veterinarian who enjoys managing challenging emergency cases while having experienced specialty and critical care colleagues available for collaborative case management.

About the Practice

This established veterinary hospital provides comprehensive emergency, critical care and general veterinary services to companion animals across the greater Raleigh area.

Emergency veterinarians work within a collaborative clinical environment supported by experienced doctors, technicians and nursing professionals. Close integration with critical care, surgery, internal medicine and other specialty disciplines provides additional support when managing complex patients.

The hospital offers access to advanced cross-sectional and diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, comprehensive in-house diagnostics, dedicated treatment areas and intensive care resources.

Located in Knightdale, NC, the position offers convenient access to Raleigh and the wider Research Triangle while providing a variety of suburban and residential communities nearby.

Responsibilities

  • Triage, assess and stabilise emergency patients

  • Diagnose and manage urgent and critical medical conditions

  • Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans

  • Perform emergency procedures and surgery according to experience and clinical need

  • Utilise advanced imaging and in-house diagnostic resources

  • Manage patients requiring ongoing emergency or intensive care

  • Coordinate treatment with critical care and specialty clinicians

  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during emergency situations

  • Collaborate closely with veterinary, nursing and support teams

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records

  • Participate in multidisciplinary case management

  • Maintain high standards of emergency patient care

Candidate Profile

  • DVM, VMD or equivalent veterinary degree

  • Eligible to obtain veterinary licensure in North Carolina

  • Previous emergency or urgent care veterinary experience

  • Strong clinical judgement and diagnostic abilities

  • Confidence managing acute and complex medical cases

  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced hospital environment

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach

  • Commitment to high-quality emergency and critical patient care

This opportunity is particularly suited to an experienced clinician looking to continue developing their emergency medicine career within a highly collaborative hospital environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive package focused on earning potential, professional development and work-life balance, including:

  • Competitive base salary with monthly production-based compensation (Salary from $170,000 to $190,000)

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Medical insurance options with prescription coverage

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

  • Continuing education allowance

  • Paid continuing education days

  • Professional membership and licensing support

  • Professional liability insurance

  • Life insurance options

  • Paid time off and recognised holidays

  • Health savings options

  • Short-term disability coverage

  • Professional clothing or uniform allowance

  • Access to advanced emergency and diagnostic resources

  • Multidisciplinary specialist support

  • Continuing professional development opportunities

Apply Today

Experienced veterinarians searching for Emergency Veterinarian jobs in Knightdale, NC or ER veterinary opportunities in the greater Raleigh area are encouraged to apply.

This position combines competitive production-based earning potential, flexible scheduling, advanced clinical resources and multidisciplinary support within an established emergency hospital environment.

Contact:

Nick Gray - Director & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (786) 633-2054
E: nick@supreme-ss.com