Urgent Care Veterinarian

VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Veterinarian to provide prompt, high-quality medical care for urgent cases in a fast-paced environment.

You'll stabilize critically ill patients, perform emergency procedures, administer anesthesia, and lead treatment plans while working with a supportive team of licensed technicians. A DVM and emergency experience are required, with a commitment to compassionate client communication.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from accredited program and eligible for state licensure
• Proven emergency/critical care experience with strong triage skills
• Excellent client communication and compassionate pet owner support

Responsibilities

• Join fast-paced emergency practice with no overnight shifts
• Triage incoming emergency cases with confidence and professionalism
• Perform examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans
• Administer anesthesia and perform surgeries including wound care
• Manage critical care cases with intensive monitoring and supportive therapies
• Maintain high ethical standards and adhere to clinical guidelines

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Communication

Ethics

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Surgical instruments

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our dynamic veterinary team in Indianapolis, IN In this vital role, you will provide prompt, high-quality medical care to a diverse range of animals requiring urgent attention. Your expertise will help stabilize critical patients, perform emergency procedures, and deliver compassionate care while working in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners, ensuring swift and effective treatment during times of need.

Duties

• Join a fast-paced emergency veterinary practice with no overnight shifts
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with 4-5 experienced nurses per DVM
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine
• A focus on work/life balance with flexible scheduling and a range of benefits
• No tolerance policy for abusive clients
• Flexible scheduling, top salary, quarterly bonuses, PTO, paid parental leave, and optional 401k with a 3% company match
• Assess and triage incoming emergency cases with confidence and professionalism
• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans for urgent cases
• Administer anesthesia, including general anesthesia, with precision and adherence to aseptic techniques
• Conduct veterinary surgeries and procedures such as wound management, fracture repairs, and soft tissue surgeries
• Manage critical care cases, including intensive monitoring and supportive therapies for critically ill animals
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics and adhere to clinical ethical guidelines throughout all treatments

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Proven veterinary experience with a focus on emergency medicine or critical care settings
• Strong knowledge of veterinary internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and animal physiology
• Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate approach to pet owners’ concerns
• Experience in laboratory diagnostics and familiarity with emergency protocols is highly desirable
• Commitment to professional ethics, continuous learning, and providing exceptional animal care

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement