Part-Time Urgent Care Veterinarian

UrgentVet; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CE Days & Allowance

Paid State Licensing Fees

Paid AVMA and State Dues

Professional Liability Insurance

Holiday Pay on Holiday Shifts

Mentorship

Personal Pet Care Discounts

3 Weeks PTO

Job summary

UrgentVet Hospitals in Lemay, MO seeks a Veterinarian for our urgent care clinics offering after-hours care for dogs and cats with cloud EMR, digital x-ray and IDEXX in‑house labs. Single-doctor shifts emphasize efficient, compassionate care and strong client communication.

You will lead clinical care, mentor staff through the LevelUp program, and reinforce the human–animal bond while delivering high-quality urgent services with a fear-free approach.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Active license to practice in the state, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead in hospital as a trusted clinician and role model.
• Support staff development through the LevelUp clinical training program.
• Promote the human–animal bond with exceptional client experience.
• Manage multiple patients and varying priorities within allotted timeframes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

DVM/VMD degree (AVMA)

Active veterinary license

Job description

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our single‑doctor shifts provide care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and is equipped with cloud‑based EMR, digital x‑ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in‑house lab equipment.

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals

Location: UrgentVet - Lemay

Job Features

• Flexible Schedule
• Swing/Second Shift
• ONLY Urgent Care – no wellness at all!
• No Abdominal Surgeries
• Fear Free Approach
• Feline Friendly Practice
• Strong Technical Team & Support
• Brand New & Modern Hospitals

Key Responsibilities

• Veterinarian’s role in the hospital is a position of leadership, trust, and respect and shall conduct themselves accordingly
• Support the development of staff members through support of the Company’s LevelUp clinical training program
• Promote the human‑animal bond through exceptional client experience
• Manage multiple patients and varying priorities within allotted timeframes

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)

Benefits

• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
• Paid State Licensing Fees
• Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Additional Holiday Pay on Holiday Shifts
• Optional Pro‑Sal with No Negative Accrual
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• Personalized & 1:1 Mentorship
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Flexible Compensation Package
• 3 Weeks PTO