Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Tucson, Arizona, seeks a relief veterinarian for its UrgentVet Hospital. The role includes managing patient care, promoting exceptional client experiences, and is focused on urgent care without the need for surgery. Weekday and weekend shifts available, with a strong emphasis on a supportive work environment and effective patient management.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree is required.
• Must have an active veterinary license in Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage patients effectively.
• Promote patient and client relationships.
• Ensure timely care for multiple patients.

Education

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college

Active license in good standing

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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 in which 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. 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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