Emergency Veterinarian
Wake Veterinary Medical Center·Knightdale, North Carolina
Wake Veterinary Medical Center·Knightdale, North Carolina
The Emergency Veterinarian will provide high-quality emergency care and collaborate with a team of skilled professionals. The role involves managing critical cases and supporting both patients and referring veterinarians.
Description Wake Veterinary Medical Center in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our rapidly growing team of compassionate ER doctors. We are looking for a confident clinician who values teamwork, high standards of care, and sustainable work-life balance. You will be joining a fun, cohesive, and exceptionally skilled 9-doctor ER team that is widely recognized for delivering high-quality medicine while genuinely enjoying working together.
Wake Veterinary Medical Center is a 24-hour hospital providing both primary care and emergency services.
Our emergency service is fully supported by on-site specialty care, including two criticalists, three surgeons, two internists, and one oncologist.
Advanced imaging capabilities include ultrasound, a 64-slice CT scanner, and fluoroscopy.
Imaging services are provided on-site five days a week in partnership with Dragonfly Imaging, and cardiology services are available on-site through our collaboration with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets.
We have recently doubled our facility space, added dedicated procedure and chemotherapy suites, and significantly expanded our diagnostic and treatment capabilities to better support both our patients and our referring veterinary community. Our ICU is a particular point of pride, staffed by a stable, highly experienced team of credentialed technicians and assistants who deliver exceptional critical care. In addition, a dedicated daytime ICU hospitalist supports the management of hospitalized patients seven days a week, ensuring continuity, oversight, and collaborative case management across services.
Our hospital is in Knightdale, North Carolina, approximately 15 minutes east of Raleigh. Raleigh is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, known for its strong economy, proximity to the Research Triangle, and diverse, welcoming community. The area offers highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, outstanding restaurants, extensive greenway trails, and a central location within the state—just two hours from the North Carolina coast and three hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Why Vets Pets? Vets Pets is a privately owned, North Carolina-based veterinary management group that believes in putting people first. Founded in 2007 with two practices, we’ve grown to over 30 locations by partnering with passionate veterinary professionals and helping them thrive.
Support quality care with an employee-centered approach.
Compensation is a generous base salary with production paid monthly Two medical plan options, plus dental & vision coverage 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting CE stipend and paid CE days All licensure, dues, and liability insurance covered Life insurance options for you and your dependents Generous PTO, holidays, and flexible scheduling Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-term disability coverage Uniform and shoe allowance Come practice high-quality medicine with a team that values your growth and your time. We love what we do, and we think you will too.
Interested? Let’s talk.
Contact Lindsay Carrier at lindsaycarrier@thevetspets.com
Candidates should have a background in veterinary medicine with a focus on emergency care. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment are essential.
Market context
Emergency veterinarian roles in North Carolina are typically driven by 24/7 hospital coverage needs and the ongoing demand for urgent care in companion-animal practice. Competition often centers on emergency experience, strong communication, and the ability to work closely with a clinical team. Review the shift structure and case mix carefully, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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