General information
City: Asheville
State: North Carolina
Hospital Name: South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES)
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
- 1.5 T GE MRI & 64 slice GE CT scanner
- Interventional radiology suite with fluoroscopy
- Designated neurosurgery suite
- Onsite blood bank
- Dedicated neurology coordinator
· Competitive compensation· Sign-on or relocation assistance· Health, dental, and vision insurance· CE allowance and professional development support· Paid time off· Retirement savings options· Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
· Diagnose and manage a wide variety of medical and surgical ophthalmic disorders, providing advanced care for both referral and emergency patients.
· Perform ophthalmic surgical procedures utilizing advanced diagnostic and surgical resources within a specialty hospital environment.
· Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialty services to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
· Provide ophthalmic consultations for hospitalized specialty and emergency patients, supporting high-quality multidisciplinary patient care.
· Utilize advanced hospital resources including CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, and specialty diagnostic services to support patient evaluation and treatment planning.
· Build trusted relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, communication, and collaborative case management.
· Guide pet owners through diagnoses, treatment recommendations, surgical options, and long-term management plans with empathy, transparency, and confidence.
· Mentor technicians, interns, students, and support staff while contributing to a culture of learning, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
· Participate in continuing education, specialty rounds, and collaborative discussions that support professional growth and hospital-wide learning.
· Help grow and strengthen the Ophthalmology service while contributing to the positive, collaborative culture that defines Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Hillsborough.
What You Bring
· DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
· Board Certification in Veterinary Ophthalmology (DACVO) or Residency Trained in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
· Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
· A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
· A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.