Associate Veterinarian - DVM - Urgent Care

VCA Animal Hospitals; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a progressive and supportive team at a full-service animal hospital located just outside Columbus, OH! This part-time role as an Urgent Care Veterinarian offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment without the stress of on-call or overnight shifts. With a focus on urgent care, you'll benefit from a collaborative atmosphere and a competitive compensation package. As the hospital undergoes exciting renovations, you’ll be part of a growing team dedicated to animal health and wellness. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a rewarding opportunity, apply today!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Company-Paid Wellness Programs

Paid License Fees

Paid Continuing Education

Potential Signing Bonus

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of DVM experience required.
• Urgent Care or Emergency experience preferred.
• Active Ohio veterinary license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients, maintaining excellent client communication.
• Perform surgeries and maintain accurate medical records.
• Mentor team members and ensure smooth shift operations.

Skills

DVM Experience

Urgent Care Experience

Surgery Skills

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Ohio Veterinary License

Tools

Practice Management Software

Standard Medical Instruments

Job description

Overview

Join Our Growing Team at West Jefferson Animal Hospital – Just Outside Columbus, OH!

Are you an experienced Urgent Care or Associate Veterinarian looking for a rewarding new opportunity with a supportive and progressive team? West Jefferson Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Urgent Care Veterinarian, and we’d love for you to join us!

Location: 121 E Main St, West Jefferson, OH 43162

About the Role:

We’re expanding to better serve our community, and we’re launching Urgent Care services! This position is perfect for a veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional care when it’s needed most.

Urgent Care Schedule:Rotating Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00am – 9:00pm (No overnights, no holidays, no on-call shifts!)

About West Jefferson Animal Hospital:

We’re a full-service small animal hospital offering preventative medicine, surgery, laser therapy, dentistry, and now urgent care. We use power scheduling and scribe note support so you can spend less time charting and more time doing what you love: caring for animals.

Just minutes from Columbus, you’ll enjoy a friendly small-town atmosphere with big-city access.

Big Things Are Happening: Renovations Underway!

We’re investing in our hospital’s future—and yours! Renovations are on track to wrap up by early June, and we’re excited to unveil:

• Expanded exam rooms – from 5 to 8!

• Larger DVM office space to enhance collaboration

• New surgical and wet tables to support our growing caseload

• A dedicated surgery prep area for streamlined workflow

• Plus, we’ve discontinued boarding and grooming to focus fully on medical care

Why Choose Urgent Care at West Jefferson?

• No On-Call

• No Overnight Shifts

• No Holidays – We’re closed on all major holidays!

• Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside experienced techs and assistants

• Competitive Compensation Package

Ideal Candidate:

• 1+ years of DVM experience

• Urgent Care or Emergency experience preferred

• Interest in urgent care is a must!

• Active and in-good-standing Ohio veterinary license

• Team player with a collaborative spirit

Benefits: (based on PT/FT status)

• Competitive base salary + monthly production bonus (no negative accrual)

• Potential signing bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and parental leave

• 401k with employer match

• Company-paid wellness programs

• Company-paid CE with paid time off

• Paid license fees and liability insurance

Ready to make a difference with a clinic that’s growing and evolving?Apply today or reach out directly to Clarissa Martinez at [e-mail] for immediate consideration!

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.
• Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas.
• Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.
• Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.
• Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.
• Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software.

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• VIN membership
• Paid license fees and membership dues
• Opportunity to grow surgical skills
• Wellness and mentorship programs

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!