Relief Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan seeks an experienced Relief Veterinarian to join our team. This role offers flexible relief scheduling, primarily outpatient appointments and routine veterinary care, with a collaborative team focused on patient care and client service.

The position emphasizes high-quality medicine, empathy, and using sound clinical judgment to provide exceptional care while building trusting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Seeking a doctor with sound medical judgment, empathy, confidence and humility.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, diagnostic, and medical care for companion animals.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnose medical conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets' health and treatment options.
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service team members to ensure excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established medical protocols.
• Support a positive, team-oriented hospital culture.

Job description

VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, compassionate Relief Veterinarian to join our team in Traverse City, Michigan. Whether you're looking to pick up occasional shifts, supplement your current schedule, or enjoy the flexibility of relief work, we'd love to connect with you!

Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, Traverse City offers an incredible quality of life, with beautiful freshwater beaches, scenic hiking and biking trails, wineries, local restaurants, and year-round outdoor recreation. Enjoy the flexibility of relief work while experiencing everything this vibrant lakeside community has to offer.

About the Position

As a Relief Veterinarian at VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital, you'll practice high-quality medicine while working alongside a supportive, dedicated veterinary team. We are looking for a doctor who combines sound medical judgment with empathy, confidence, and humility to provide exceptional patient care and build trusting relationships with clients.

Position highlights

• Flexible relief scheduling based on your availability and our hospital's needs.
• Primarily outpatient appointments and routine veterinary care.
• A collaborative team committed to patient care and client service.
• Opportunities for occasional shifts or ongoing relief coverage.
• A welcoming environment where your experience and medical judgment are valued.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality preventive, diagnostic, and medical care for companion animals.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnose medical conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about their pets' health and treatment options.
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service team members to ensure excellent patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow established medical protocols.
• Support a positive, team-oriented hospital culture.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.