The Job Opportunity:
A growing emergency and specialty veterinary hospital is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team. This position focuses primarily on outpatient, non-critical urgent cases presenting through the hospital’s emergency service, offering an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine without carrying a traditional emergency and critical care caseload.

The position may be particularly appealing to a general practice veterinarian interested in transitioning into urgent care, an experienced urgent care clinician, or a new graduate seeking a supportive environment in which to develop confidence and clinical skills.

The Urgent Care Veterinarian will work alongside experienced clinicians, skilled veterinary nursing professionals, and more than 20 specialists representing multiple specialty disciplines. This strong multidisciplinary environment provides opportunities for consultation, collaborative case management, mentorship, and continued clinical learning.

The hospital places a strong emphasis on evidence-based medicine, compassionate patient care, professional development, and education. Doctors are encouraged to continue developing their clinical interests while contributing to a positive and collaborative medical culture.

Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced veterinary care through a multidisciplinary team of emergency clinicians, urgent care doctors, specialists, veterinary technicians, interns, residents, and other clinical support professionals.

The hospital’s specialty network includes more than 20 specialists across multiple disciplines, giving urgent care veterinarians convenient access to specialty consultation when patients require more advanced diagnostics or treatment.

Urgent care services are designed to manage stable patients requiring prompt medical attention without the intensive intervention typically associated with critical emergencies.  Common presentations may include:

• Ear and skin infections
• Bandage changes and wound evaluations
• Acute lameness
• Non-critical urinary concerns
• Minor injuries
• Gastrointestinal concerns
• Other stable illnesses or injuries requiring timely veterinary evaluation

Education and professional development are important parts of the hospital’s culture. Available programs and resources include:

• Structured veterinarian mentorship
• Emergency and Critical Care internship programs
• Small animal rotating internships
• Residency training programs
• In-house veterinary technician education
• Continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative case discussions
• Opportunities to learn directly from specialists and experienced clinicians

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage non-critical urgent care cases
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform wound evaluations, bandage changes, and other outpatient procedures
• Manage acute lameness and other musculoskeletal presentations
• Evaluate non-critical urinary, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and otic conditions
• Determine when patients require emergency stabilization, hospitalization, or specialty consultation
• Collaborate with emergency clinicians and specialists when additional expertise is appropriate
• Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and discharge instructions clearly with clients
• Coordinate with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
• Maintain complete and timely medical records
• Participate in collaborative case discussions and continuing education
• Support a respectful, compassionate, and team-oriented hospital culture
• Pursue mentorship and professional development opportunities based on individual clinical interests

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Appropriate controlled-substance registration or eligibility when required
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a busy urgent care environment
• Interest in collaborative case management
• Commitment to compassionate client communication
• Positive and team-oriented approach to veterinary medicine
• Interest in continued learning and professional development

Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are welcome to apply. Veterinarians earlier in their careers can benefit from access to structured mentorship, experienced clinicians, specialists, internship and residency programs, and ongoing clinical education.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and professional membership reimbursement
• Controlled-substance registration reimbursement when applicable
• Veterinary clinical reference resources
• Access to online veterinary and scientific publications
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability options
• Life insurance options
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Fertility and family-building benefits
• Employee pet insurance or pet care benefits
• Hospital-provided uniforms
• Relocation and other employment incentives when applicable
• Structured mentorship opportunities
• Access to internship, residency, and continuing education programs
• Professional and career development opportunities

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