Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

UrgentVet, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

UrgentVet, Inc. is seeking relief veterinarians to cover weekday (3-11pm) and weekend (10am-8pm) shifts at UrgentVet Hospitals. The network operates 7 days a week, year-round, with no required surgery or dentistry and a cloud-based EMR system for efficient care.

Ideal candidates are DVMs with active, good-standing licenses, ready to lead in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Denham Springs location offers a community-based practice focusing on urgent care for dogs and cats.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college is required.
• Active license to practice in the state is required.
• Licensed to practice in Louisiana is required or eligible for licensure in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the clinic and uphold professional standards.
• Promote the human-animal bond through exceptional client experience.
• Manage multiple patients and prioritize care within scheduled shifts.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

Active license

Education

DVM/VMD degree from AVMA accredited college

Job description

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.

Department

UrgentVet Hospitals

Location

UrgentVet - Denham Springs

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 model offers 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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