Veterinarian (Part Time)- Kittrell Animal Hospital

Position Overview

Join our team at Kittrell Animal Hospital as a Part-Time Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. You'll enjoy flexibility while working alongside a locally led care team supported by national resources. Whether you're balancing family commitments, pursuing personal interests, or simply seeking a more sustainable pace, we support you. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged without sacrificing balance, connection, or continuity of care. We are flexible, open to conversation, and committed to understanding your availability and goals—and building a schedule that works for you and the hospital.

• Compensation for Part-Time roles is prorated based on experience and hours/shifts worked. Salary ranges listed in this posting reflect full-time roles.

Why Join Us:

• Join a true full-service small animal hospital where you can practice a wide range of medicine—from preventive care and dentistry to surgery, internal medicine, urgent care, and orthopedics—all under one roof.
• Become part of a supportive, collaborative team culture that values mentorship, professional growth, local medical autonomy, and high-quality patient care.
• Enjoy practicing in a community-focused hospital with a loyal client base and steady case flow, serving pets across Kittrell and the surrounding counties while maintaining the charm and relationships of small-town medicine.

For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM at

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members—professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus—no negative accrual option available
• CE stipend
• Licensing and dues reimbursement
• 401(k) participation
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• A supportive home hospital environment, backed by national resources and a strong Culture of Care

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to ensure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, and offer explanations with pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals, including cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations; diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients and with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to continuing education: Commitment to utilize available resources for continuing education and to facilitate learning for others.

Pay Range

$120,000 — $150,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V