Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Texas seeks a dedicated Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian to provide exceptional animal care during weekday and weekend shifts. The role emphasizes leadership, client satisfaction, and multitasking within a supportive clinic environment. The ideal candidate will hold a DVM/VMD from an accredited institution and have an active Texas license. This position provides a unique opportunity to work in an urgent care setting, bridging the gap between general practice and emergency care, without surgical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing to practice in Texas.
• Successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct roles of leadership and respect within the clinic.
• Promote the human-animal bond through exceptional client experience.
• Manage multiple patients and priorities efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Client experience

Patient management

Education

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college

Job description

Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals

Employment Type: Contract

Location: UrgentVet - Belterra

Description

We are looking for relief veterinarians to help cover shifts at our UrgentVet Hospital. Weekday shifts are 3-11pm and weekend shifts are 10am-8pm. We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No surgery or dentistry required at our hospitals. We are an urgent care clinic with cloud-based electronic medical records and an online queue system.

Key Responsibilities

• Veterinarian’s role in the Clinic is a position of leadership, trust, and respect and shall conduct themselves accordingly
• 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 working

Overview of UrgentVet

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 shifvs offer 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 equipped with cloud‑based EMR, digital x‑ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in‑house lab equipment.

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