Associate Veterinarian and/or Medical Director

At Walkertown Veterinary Hospital, we don’t just care for pets, we care for people, too. Our roots run deep, with generations of families entrusting their pets to our care for over 30 years. Our team is made up of professionals who show up for each other and for our clients with heart and compassion. Here, you’re a valued part of a close-knit, respectful, and collaborative team where mentorship and support are part of our culture. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your skills, be part of a team that truly cares, and have fun doing it, we’d love to meet you!

Our hospital is just over a year old, with a clean, modern design that makes every day more efficient. From our treatment area to our surgical and dental suites, every space was built with comfort, flow, and quality care in mind. We are equipped with: 

• Digital and dental radiography
• Companion Cold Therapy Laser
• Full in-house lab from Idexx, including 2 Catalyst One units, Procyte and Sedivue DX, and 3 SNAP readers
• 2 surgical monitors with, Blood pressure & ECG, Temperature & pulse oximetry, Capnography

Learn More About Our Hospital! 

Nestled between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, Walkertown, North Carolina offers a peaceful community with easy access to dynamic city life and outdoor adventures. In Winston-Salem, explore a thriving arts scene, historic sites like Old Salem, and outdoor activities such as hiking at Pilot Mountain and cycling along Salem Lake Trail. Greensboro boasts attractions like the Greensboro Arboretum, the Bog Garden, and the Greensboro Science Center. Whether you're into live music, local cuisine, or nature trails, this area offers something for everyone.

Our Veterinarians:

• Develop a relationship with our clients and partner with them to deliver the highest quality patient care possible. 
• Treat each pet individually to minimize stress, anxiety or discomfort. 
• Stay up-to-date with innovative and emerging veterinary medications, procedures, treatments, protocols and equipment. 
• Collaborate and function as a team within the hospital.
• Help to continue developing the support team. 
• Treat every client like family and each patient like their own pet.

​​​​​​We’re looking for:

• Full Time OR Part Time Veterinarian, relief is welcome
• Experienced Veterinarians preferred
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator

We offer our veterinarians:

• Signing Bonuses
• Relocation Assistance up to $7,500!
• Flexible Scheduling
• Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
• Future Ownership Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Autonomy
• DVM Mentor Network
• Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
• A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces of 2025!

OFFERING: STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE AND FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS!

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university
• Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
• Active Veterinary State License 
• USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
• 2 or more years of experience as a licensed veterinarian 

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

Special Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
• Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
• Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request. 
• Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.