Veterinarian - Locum

Medical Management International, Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 165,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Carmel, IN seeks a Relief Veterinarian (Locum) to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. The role pays $120–$140 per hour and requires DVM/VMD and DEA license, with duties including client communication, record-keeping, and adherence to veterinary regulations.

Hours may include weekends/evenings with potential for extended shifts. The candidate should be able to perform surgeries, manage medications, and support the veterinary team to deliver

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree is required.
• License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
• DEA license required.
• Ability to perform basic surgeries with standard instruments and equipment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets.
• Obtain client history and maintain medical records.
• Educate clients on pet health and hospital services.
• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans to team and clients.
• Comply with laws and maintain controlled substance logs.
• Follow state guidelines for veterinary staff duties.

Skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Client service

Multitasking

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

Relief Veterinarian (Locum) – Pay Range: $120–$140/hour. Primary purpose is to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by using safe restraining techniques and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain accurate medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, diagnosis or treatment, hospital services, and related information.
• Create and provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries.
• Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to the veterinary medical team and clients.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
• Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
• Drug Enforcement Agency license required.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries with standard instruments and equipment.
• Ability to multi‑task, master communication skills, and organizational ability.
• Strong surgical, problem‑solving, client‑service, intellectual, and compassionate commitment to pet care.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations and computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Management ability to enforce policies and encourage teamwork.
• Initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and resilience under stress.

Special Working Conditions

• Confidence around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings.
• Requires ambulatory ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand‑eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch and to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medications.
• Minimal travel for vendor visits and associate education.

Benefits

• Commuter benefits.
• Continuing education resources (VetFolio, NAVC, AAHA, MVH Medical Library).
• Three free optimum wellness plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced.

Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.