Part Time Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 165,312 - 192,864; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

CE allowance

Professional licensure reimbursement

Employee Pet discount

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking part-time veterinarians for weekend daytime emergency care and overnight shifts. Join a team of experienced emergency veterinarians dedicated to high-quality care.

The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in emergency medicine and excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in emergency and critical care medicine.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with support staff.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient urgent care and emergency appointments during day shifts.
• Emergency case management during overnight shifts.
• Oversight of hospitalized inpatients with at least two DVMs present.

Skills

Emergency and critical care medicine

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Bay Area Pet Hospital is a privately owned, 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan. Since 2010, we have proudly served northern Michigan as a high-quality community emergency hospital, providing compassionate and efficient emergency care to pets throughout the region. We are not a specialty referral center and work closely with downstate specialty hospitals when advanced referral care is indicated.

Our team currently includes 8 full-time emergency veterinarians with 6–15+ years of experience, creating a collaborative and supportive environment for both seasoned ER doctors and those looking to grow their emergency skills.

We are currently seeking part-time veterinarians for:

• Weekend daytime emergency/urgent care coverage
• One overnight shift per week (6 PM–7 AM)

Our doctors work overlapping schedules, with at least two DVMs on the floor together until 11 PM to ensure strong team support and case collaboration.

Position Responsibilities

Day Shift

• Outpatient urgent care and emergency appointments
• Fast-paced caseload with strong technician support

Overnight Shift

• Emergency case management
• Oversight of hospitalized inpatients (average 5–6 patients/night)

Compensation

• Day Shift: $120–140/hour, based on experience
• Overnight Shift: $1,700–1,900 per overnight shift, based on experience

Benefits

• 401(k)
• CE allowance
• Professional licensure reimbursement
• VIN membership and AVMA membership
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• EAP
• Employee Pet discount

If you are looking for a supportive emergency team, excellent compensation, and the opportunity to live in one of Michigan’s most beautiful communities, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in emergency and critical care medicine, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to client interactions. Candidates should be comfortable working collaboratively with support staff, delegating tasks effectively, and contributing to a positive team environment.