Urgent Care Veterinarian

W3Global; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education encouraged

Competitive benefits

On-site facility

Job summary

W3Global in Texas is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinarian for a full-time, on-site role to examine and treat dogs and cats presenting with urgent medical conditions. You will develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and communicate clearly with pet families about diagnoses, options, and follow-up care.

Join a collaborative veterinary team with a focus on efficient, compassionate care and ongoing continuing education opportunities in a busy urgent-care setting.

Qualifications

• DVM required from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the applicable state.
• Experience or strong interest in urgent care, emergency medicine, or general small-animal practice.

Responsibilities

• Examine dogs and cats with urgent medical conditions.
• Diagnose and treat non-life-threatening but time-sensitive conditions.
• Perform common urgent-care procedures and treatments.
• Provide wound care and pain management.
• Use diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications.
• Communicate diagnoses and follow-up options to pet families.
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff.
• Maintain patient safety and accurate medical records.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Decision making

Record-keeping

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

About The Opportunity

A well-established veterinary urgent care organization provides walk-in and same-day urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats, focusing on non-life-threatening but time-sensitive conditions. The centers bridge the gap between primary care clinics and emergency hospitals by offering extended hours and flexible access for pet families.

The team includes experienced veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff who work collaboratively to provide efficient, compassionate care. The organization emphasizes clear communication with clients, collaborative decision-making, and a supportive workplace culture for veterinary professionals.

Role Description

The Urgent Care Veterinarian is a full-time, on-site position. This role involves examining patients, diagnosing urgent medical conditions, and providing treatments such as wound care, pain management, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory testing.

The veterinarian will develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and communicate clearly with pet families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up care.

Day-to-day Responsibilities Include

• Examining and evaluating dogs and cats presenting with urgent medical conditions.
• Diagnosing and treating non-life-threatening but time-sensitive conditions.
• Performing common urgent-care procedures and treatments.
• Providing wound care and pain management.
• Utilizing diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing.
• Developing individualized treatment plans and prescribing medications.
• Communicating diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up recommendations to pet families.
• Collaborating closely with veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff.
• Prioritizing cases according to medical urgency.
• Maintaining high standards of patient safety and infection control.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records.
• Following established clinical protocols and procedures.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the applicable state.
• Experience or strong interest in urgent care, emergency medicine, or general small-animal practice.
• Competency in physical examinations, diagnostics, and common urgent-care procedures.
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical information clearly and discuss treatment options empathetically.
• Ability to work effectively with veterinary technicians and support staff.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and respectful collaboration.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced, walk-in care environment.
• Commitment to accurate medical record-keeping and patient safety.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Adaptability to changing patient volumes and caseloads.
• Commitment to continuing education and staying current with urgent-care best practices, pain management, and advances in small-animal medicine.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time, on-site veterinary position
• Urgent-care focused small-animal practice
• Walk-in and same-day patient care
• Collaborative veterinary team environment
• Opportunity to treat a diverse range of urgent medical cases
• Supportive and team-oriented workplace culture
• Continuing education encouraged
• Competitive compensation and benefits package