Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

UrgentVet; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

UrgentVet in Tucson, Arizona, seeks relief veterinarians to cover shifts at their hospital. The role involves managing multiple patients in an urgent care setting, promoting the human-animal bond, and offering exceptional client experiences. No surgery or dentistry is required, and shifts are available throughout the week.

Candidates should have a DVM/VMD degree and an active practice license. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide after-hours care without the costs associated with emergency clinics.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed veterinarian with a DVM/VMD degree.
• Experience in managing multiple patients is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct the clinic's operations with trust and respect.
• Promote exceptional client experiences and manage patient care.
• Handle urgent cases like wound management and infections.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college

Active license in good standing to practice

Job 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 is 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 - Oro Valley

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

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