Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

UrgentVet; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

UrgentVet in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking relief veterinarians to cover shifts at our hospital. Offered shifts are weekdays from 3-11 pm and weekends from 10 am-8 pm. The role involves managing urgent cases without surgery or dentistry, ensuring exceptional client experiences.

Your qualifications should include a DVM/VMD degree and an active state license. We are dedicated to maintaining a professional environment focused on teamwork and animal care.

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and varying priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, trust, and respect.
• Promote the human-animal bond through exceptional client experience.
• Manage multiple patients within allotted timeframes.

Skills

Client experience

Leadership

Time management

Education

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for relief veterinarians to help cover shifts at our UrgentVet Hospital. Weekday shifts are 3‑11 pm and weekend shifts are 10 am‑8 pm. The hospital is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No surgery or dentistry is performed. The clinic uses cloud‑based electronic medical records and an online queue system.

Location & Department

Location: UrgentVet – McCandless. Department: UrgentVet Hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, trust, and respect, maintaining professional conduct.
• Promote the human‑animal bond through exceptional client experience.
• Manage multiple patients and varying priorities within allotted timeframes.

Qualifications

• 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 where the candidate will be working.

About 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. The single‑doctor model focuses on common urgent cases such as wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each paperless clinic is 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.