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Veterinarian - SurgeonDepartment: VeterinariansEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Hickory, North CarolinaDescriptionCarolina Animal Specialty and Emergency (CASE) is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained, Board-Eligible Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative, multi-specialty team in Hickory, North Carolina. This role is available full-time or part-time and offers the opportunity to practice advanced surgery in a highly equipped, referral-driven hospital with a long-standing reputation for excellence.For surgeons interested in leadership, Medical Director opportunities may be available for qualified candidates seeking to combine advanced clinical practice with mentorship and strategic influence.Why CASE? For more than 30 years, CASE has served as a trusted specialty and emergency referral center for the region. Our hospital is built to support complex cases, collaborative medicine, and sustainable careers-backed by exceptional staffing and resources. Our Core Values Compassionate CareAlways PreparedSupportiveExcellenceThe Medicine You'll PracticeYou'll step into an exciting and diverse surgical caseload supported by specialists, emergency clinicians, and a deeply skilled support team. Our collaborative environment allows you to focus on medicine while knowing your patients receive exceptional care 24/7. Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities Include: Fully equipped surgical suites with on-site CTDigital radiography, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgeryGE Logiq ultrasound systemsAdvanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery supportLigaSure, GIA staplers, PoliPhase sealant, and comprehensive surgical instrumentationCanine and feline transfusion capabilitiesState-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring and pain managementIdeal Candidate DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary schoolDACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgeryPassion for advanced, high-quality medicineStrong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approachInterest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellenceLeadership-minded candidates encouraged to applyCollaborative, Multi-Specialty Team You'll work alongside a highly engaged team that includes specialists in: SurgeryInternal MedicineBehaviorRehabilitationEmergency & Critical CareThis collaborative approach ensures every patient receives thoughtful, comprehensive care-and every clinician has support.Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive specialty compensation and benefits package, including: Salary starting at $250,000Sign-on bonus and relocation assistanceStudent loan repayment assistanceCompetitive salary with leadership incentive opportunitiesFlexible scheduling optionsHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with company match529 College Savings Plan contributionsPaid time offCE allowance and paid CE timePaid parental leaveProfessional licensure and liability coverageEmployee pet care discountsMentorship, professional development, and leadership trainingAccess to a strong national network of veterinary specialistsLife in Hickory, NCHickory offers an excellent quality of life with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community-without the congestion or cost of larger metro areas. It's an ideal place to build a long-term specialty career while maintaining balance outside the hospital.