Emergency Veterinarian Part Time (Weekend Day) - Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing and retention incentives up to

Production bonus

CE stipend

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Stroudsburg, PA, is seeking a Part-Time Veterinarian to provide high-quality care with a balanced schedule. You’ll join a team of GP and ER doctors at Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital, a full-service facility open seven days a week.

Responsibilities include comprehensive exams, client education, and dentistry/surgery as needed. The role offers a base salary range and a supportive Culture of Care, with national resources backing local hospitals.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current State Veterinary License.
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
• 1+ years of experience in emergency practice.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills and ability to engage with pet owners.
• Display confidence when dealing with stressed or ill pets.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups.
• Client communication and education.
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Pharmacy duties and controlled substance protocols.
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency.
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities.
• Evaluate daily hospital protocols from intake to discharge.
• Attend daily rounds when possible to uphold high standards.
• Participate in practice management updates and training.

Skills

Emergency practice experience

Team collaboration

Diagnostic and clinical skills

Surgical and dental skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD

Current State Veterinary License

DEA registration

Tools

Imagyst

Co-Vet

Job description

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Care for pets. Maintain balance and flexibility. Nurture ongoing care.

Join our team as a Part-Time Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. This DVM will help support our weekend day shifts and be available to work Saturdays and about six Sundays per quarter. You will work alongside our locally led care team supported by national resources.

Whether you're balancing family commitments, pursuing personal interests, or simply seeking a more sustainable pace, we're here to support you. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged without sacrificing balance, connection, or continuity of care. We're flexible, open to conversation, and committed to understanding your availability and goals—and building a schedule that works for both you and the hospital.

Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital in Stroudsburg, PA, provides families and their beloved pets with compassionate veterinary care by offering general practice and emergency services. We're open 7 days a week as a full-service veterinary hospital. We offer a wide range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep our clients pets in excellent health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care, medical boarding, and dermatology.

Why Join Us

• Base salary $90,000 - $170,000
• Predictable schedule
• State-of-the-ast veterinary facility
• Proudly AAHA accredited
• Care for exotic pets and specialty services for cardiology and feline hyperthyroid treatment
• Dedicated dental suite and large surgery suite
• Laser for surgery and cold laser for rehabilitation
• Digital x-ray and ultrasound (with mobile radiologist access)
• Supportive, skilled, and collaborative team of GP and ER doctors and experienced support staff
• Laser for surgery and cold laser for rehabilitation
• Imagyst for fast in-house results
• Co-Vet for easy access to medical records

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
• Production bonus - no negative accrual option available
• CE stipend
• Licensing and dues reimbursement
• 401(k) participation
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• A supportive home hospital environment, backed by national resources and a strong Culture of Care

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocolsPromote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in emergency practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

Pay Range

$90,000—$170,000 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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