Relief Veterinarian - Craven County, NC.

Location North Carolina, United States Sector Other Salary $2,000.00 per hour

Relief Emergency Veterinarian | Craven County, NC

We are recruiting on behalf of a state-of-the-art, privately owned GP/Emergency hybrid hospital in Craven County that is looking for a dependable ER Relief Veterinarian to cover a long-term maternity leave assignment beginning February 2027.

This hybrid hospital runs general practice during the day and full emergency service overnight and on Sundays, meaning there are no stressful day-to-ER transfers and a consistent standard of care throughout. With a member of the ER team heading out on maternity leave, the hospital has a significant, ongoing overnight coverage need and is looking for a skilled emergency vet who can commit to the assignment long-term.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants the autonomy of overnight ER work in a genuinely well-equipped hospital, without the unpredictability of one-off bookings. You will work consistent, scheduled shifts throughout the assignment, allowing you to build familiarity with the team, systems, and caseload rather than adjusting to a new environment every time.

The role will involve a varied overnight emergency caseload, including stabilization, triage, and emergency surgery such as pyometras, C-sections, and foreign body removals. You will be the sole doctor on shift, supported by a strong, tiered technician team throughout the night. The hospital also sees a fair number of exotic patients, so a willingness to examine and treat guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and lizards is appreciated, though prior exotics expertise is not required.

Key Highlights

• Long-term maternity leave coverage beginning February 2027
• State-of-the-art, privately owned GP/Emergency hybrid hospital in Craven County, NC
• Overnight ER shifts Tuesday-Sunday, plus Sunday daytime (24-hour) coverage
• Sole doctor on shift, backed by a strong, tiered technician support team
• Oxygen cage, CO2 surgical laser, CT scan, ultrasound, and digital radiography on site
• Bed available on-site for downtime during quieter stretches
• Competitive flat rate of $2,000 per shift
• Opportunity to build a consistent, long-term relief relationship with the hospital

About You

• DVM or VMD (or equivalent) from an AVMA accredited university
• You hold or are eligible for an active North Carolina veterinary license
• Solid emergency and critical care skillset, comfortable managing pyometras, C-sections, foreign body surgeries, and similar emergent procedures
• Confident working independently as the sole doctor on shift
• Open to examining and treating exotic patients; prior exotics experience not required, just a willingness to help
• Comfortable discussing alternative treatment plans and financing options with budget-conscious clients
• Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach under pressure
• Previous ER relief experience is beneficial, although vets new to ER relief are encouraged to enquire
• Able to lift 40+ pounds

Benefits

• Competitive flat rate of $2,000 per shift
• Long-term, ongoing assignment rather than one-off bookings
• Familiarity of returning to the same hospital, team, and systems throughout the coverage period
• Shift schedule and clinical expectations communicated in advance
• No requirement to perform procedures outside your comfort level
• Fully-equipped hospital including CT scan, ultrasound, digital radiography, oxygen cage, and CO2 surgical laser
• Continued support from Atlas Relief throughout the assignment
• Access to more relief opportunities than you would typically secure independently
• Personalized hospital matching based on your clinical style and preferences
• Support with rate negotiation to maximize earning potential
• Administrative coordination handled on your behalf
• Fast and reliable payment for your shifts
• Option for sustainable long-term partnership or one-off shifts