Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and caring Veterinarian to join our team at Southport Animal Hospital in historic Southport, North Carolina. Our 4-doctor, small animal hospital is one-of-a-kind, with breathtaking beaches and ocean views just minutes away.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
* Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
* Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
* Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
* Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
* Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
* Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Requirements
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
* Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
* Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
* The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
* Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
* Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
* Proficiency in surgery a plus
Benefits
* Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
* Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
* Maternity Leave
* 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%)
* High Producer Bonus
* Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
* Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
* Professional Liability Coverage
* TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
* Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
* Growth tracks for leadership development
* Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
About Southern Veterinary Partners
Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals.
At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say