
Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital, Elkin, NC, understands the value of the relationship between a pet and its owner and the importance of providing the best veterinary care possible to your pets. That is why we offer extensive business hours, innovative medical equipment, and a caring and qualified staff.
The reason we chose the name “Animal Ark of Elkin” is because we set out to help all of God’s creatures to the best of our ability. Our veterinary services are available for dogs, cats, birds, small pocket pets, and some reptiles. We have specialized services for our avian and poultry family members.
Looking for a practice where your days are varied, your team has your back, and you can build real relationships with the community—all while having an opportunity to lead and help shape the future of the practice? You may have found your next home.
Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, three-doctor practice in the Elkin community. Our clients know us, trust us, and appreciate the personalized care we provide. Our caseload keeps things interesting, with everything from dogs and cats to parrots, reptiles, and pocket pets.
We’re looking for a Managing DVM who is excited to combine excellent patient care with clinical leadership. This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, collaborating with a strong team, and playing an active role in the continued growth and success of the practice.
Variety every day: Enjoy a diverse caseload that includes small animal and exotic medicine.
A supportive team: Our team is experienced, cross-trained, and committed to helping one another succeed.
Leadership with collaboration: As Managing DVM, you’ll have the opportunity to lead by example, support your fellow doctors and team members, and help maintain a positive, collaborative medical culture.
Mentorship and growth: Work alongside doctors who enjoy sharing knowledge and learning together, while helping foster the professional development of the veterinary team.
A strong community connection: Build lasting relationships with clients who value the care you provide and become an important part of a community that knows and trusts Animal Ark.
If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for an opportunity to lead, mentor, practice great medicine, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.
Come grow with us—and help shape the next chapter of Animal Ark Veterinary Hospital.
USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.