Veterinarian- Locum

A Caring Doctor, P.C.; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 179,088 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Commuter benefits

Continuing education resources

Wellness plans for pets

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Relief (Locum) Veterinarian to provide preventative care, diagnose and treat diseases, and manage pet health needs on a flexible basis.

The role requires DVM/VMD, state licensing, and DEA certification, with responsibilities including client communication, medical records, and maintaining safety and compliance in the clinic.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
• License in good standing with applicable state veterinary board.
• License with Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Proven ability to perform basic surgeries with standard instruments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of pets, clients and associates using safe restraining techniques and maintaining clean treatment areas.
• Obtain client history and maintain complete medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, diagnoses or treatments, hospital services and related information.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service, including prescribing and administering preventative care and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of pets.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary team and client.
• Follow state laws and maintain controlled substance inventory logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Surgical skills

Problem-solving

Client service

Compassionate care

Education

DVM/VCM (or equivalent)

License in good standing

DEA license

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Relief (Locum) Veterinarian

Pay range: $130-150/hour.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of pets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of pets, clients and associates using safe restraining techniques, protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Obtain client history and maintain complete medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, diagnoses or treatments, hospital services and related information.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service, including prescribing and administering preventative care and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of pets.
• Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client.
• Ensure local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
• Understand and follow state guidelines for veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Complete other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi‑task: manage multiple tasks simultaneously, shift attention without loss of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills: fluently read, write, and speak English with proper grammar, spelling, and vocabulary; strong written and verbal communication.
• Organizational ability: systematic approach, orderly, able to bring order from chaos.
• Surgical skills: proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, use standard medical instruments and equipment.
• Problem‑solving skills: analyze, solve problems decisively, translate into practical solutions.
• Client service skills: provide attentive, courteous, and informative service.
• Compassionate commitment to pet care: advocate for pet health, present recommendations and fees persuasively.
• Mathematical ability: add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and convert units.
• Computer skills: confident with computer and specialized software (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.).
• Management ability: enforce policies, maintain productivity, encourage teamwork, coach for performance.

Attitudes

• Initiative: use discretion to find solutions and enhance processes.
• Integrity: adhere to Banfield values, honesty, discretion, sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness: collaborate, compromise, share information.
• Flexibility: adapt to changing situations and perform all assigned tasks.
• Independence: perform duties without supervision.
• Stress tolerance: maintain a positive outlook, composure, friendly demeanor.

Special Working Conditions

• Work may require more than 40 hours a week, including weekends and evenings.
• Requirements for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language proficiency.
• Noise level moderate high.
• Must stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb; manipulate up to 50 lbs.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, finger dexterity, visual acuity; vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; occasional anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, medication/controlled substances.
• Minimal travel for vendor visits and education.

Experience, Education and Training

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
• License in good standing with applicable state veterinary board.
• License with Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Proven ability to perform basic surgeries with standard instruments.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and pets.

Competitive commuter benefits, continuing education resources (VetFolio, MVH Medical Library), three free wellness plans for pets, and exclusive discounts on products and services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Banfield Pet Hospital is a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.