What would you do with $200,000?

Looking for a bigger bonus up front—or prefer a higher guaranteed base? The choice is yours.

CareVet is offering a guaranteed $200,000 in base salary and bonus in your first year at CareVet of Newport Pike. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, well-established hospital in Wilmington, DE, where you’ll be supported by a collaborative team and have the flexibility to shape your compensation in a way that works best for you.

About the Position

We’re seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment. This role offers:

• Flexible scheduling to support your ideal work/life balance

• A varied caseload including general practice, surgery, and urgent care cases

• Opportunities to build strong client relationships while working alongside highly skilled support staff

• A welcoming, family-like culture where your voice and expertise truly matter

About the Hospital

Our hospital is committed to providing progressive, individualized medical care with the tools and technology needed to deliver exceptional outcomes. Our facility includes:

• Four exam rooms

• Butterfly ultrasound (for screening/non-diagnostic imaging)

• Digital dental X-ray

• Digital radiography

• IDEXX in-house laboratory

• Therapy laser (commonly used post-dental, post-op, and for orthopedic cases such as CCL injuries)

• Doppler blood pressure

• TonoVet for intraocular pressure measurement

• Two anesthesia machines (one equipped with full monitoring capabilities)

We take pride in offering modern, efficient, and reliable equipment to support you in practicing at your highest potential.

About the Team

You’ll join a friendly, motivated, and cohesive team that prioritizes collaboration and a positive workplace culture. Our staff includes:

• Three full-time veterinarians

• Five talented technicians

• A proactive and highly supportive hospital manager

Everyone works together to ensure excellent patient care and a truly enjoyable work experience.

CareVet Offers You: 

• Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus  
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian 
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance 
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties 
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker 
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!  

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply 

To learn more about this position, please contact Olivia Dimicelli at 636-856-3100 (call or text), or by email at [email protected]. Apply directly by clicking the link below. 

About the Network 

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.  

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