Relief Veterinarian - Urgent Care

VetCheck for Pets; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VetCheck for Pets in Georgetown, TX is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Veterinarian to provide prompt medical care to a diverse range of animals requiring urgent attention. You will stabilize critical patients, perform emergency procedures, and deliver compassionate care in a fast-paced setting.

This role emphasizes teamwork with 4-5 experienced nurses per DVM, no overnight shifts, and a commitment to high ethical standards and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Experience in emergency medicine or critical care settings.
• Strong knowledge of internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and animal physiology.
• Excellent client communication and compassionate approach to pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage incoming emergency cases with confidence and professionalism.
• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans for urgent cases.
• Administer anesthesia, including general anesthesia, with precision and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Conduct veterinary surgeries and procedures such as wound management, fracture repairs, and soft tissue surgeries.
• Manage critical care cases, including intensive monitoring and supportive therapies for critically ill animals.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and adhere to clinical ethical guidelines throughout all treatments.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Clinical procedures

Client communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Tools

Laboratory diagnostics

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our dynamic veterinary team in Georgetown, TX. In this vital role, you will provide prompt, high-quality medical care to a diverse range of animals requiring urgent attention. Your expertise will help stabilize critical patients, perform emergency procedures, and deliver compassionate care while working in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners, ensuring swift and effective treatment during times of need.

We value energetic professionals who thrive under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine.

Duties

• Join a fast-paced emergency veterinary practice with no overnight shifts
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with 4-5 experienced nurses per DVM
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine
• No tolerance policy for abusive clients
• Assess and triage incoming emergency cases with confidence and professionalism
• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans for urgent cases
• Administer anesthesia, including general anesthesia, with precision and adherence to aseptic techniques
• Conduct veterinary surgeries and procedures such as wound management, fracture repairs, and soft tissue surgeries
• Manage critical care cases, including intensive monitoring and supportive therapies for critically ill animals
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and adhere to clinical ethical guidelines throughout all treatments

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Proven veterinary experience with a focus on emergency medicine or critical care settings
• Strong knowledge of veterinary internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and animal physiology
• Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate approach to pet owners' concerns
• Experience in laboratory diagnostics and familiarity with emergency protocols is highly desirable
• Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and providing exceptional animal care

Shifts run Friday through Monday 10:00am to 8:00pm