The Job Opportunity:
A well-established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital is seeking a Part-Time Overnight Veterinarian to join its experienced and collaborative team. This position offers predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment, making it a great opportunity for a veterinarian looking for flexibility while remaining clinically engaged. The schedule can provide a more sustainable pace for veterinarians balancing family commitments, personal interests, or other professional goals.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality emergency and critical patient care while working alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The team emphasizes thoughtful, evidence-based medicine and compassionate care, with access to advanced diagnostics and multiple specialty services when cases require additional expertise.
This is a collaborative environment where clinicians are encouraged to communicate openly, learn from one another, and continue developing their medical and surgical skills.

Practice Information:
This established specialty and emergency hospital was founded with a commitment to providing an exceptionally high standard of veterinary medicine and surgery. The hospital brings together experienced clinicians and technicians who work collaboratively to provide advanced care for complex and emergency cases. The facility is a large, approximately 16,000-square-foot specialty center designed to support advanced veterinary medicine and surgery.

Specialty services include:

• Surgery
• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Emergency and critical care
• C-arm imaging
• 64-slice CT
• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• Ultrasound
• Two modern digital radiology suites

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive examinations and medical work-ups for emergency and hospitalized patients
• Evaluate patients and develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
• Provide compassionate, high-quality emergency and medical care
• Perform appropriate diagnostic procedures and surgical procedures
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding patient findings, diagnoses, treatment options, and recommendations
• Educate clients and help them make informed decisions about their pets’ care
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Prescribe medications and follow appropriate pharmacy and controlled-substance protocols
• Monitor hospitalized and emergency patients throughout their stay
• Participate in patient rounds when appropriate
• Help ensure high standards of care are maintained from patient intake through discharge
• Work closely with emergency clinicians, specialists, technicians, and support staff
• Promote teamwork, communication, and efficient hospital operations
• Collaborate with hospital leadership regarding clinical priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and follow hospital protocols designed to support high-quality patient care
• Participate in practice management updates, training, and professional development activities
• Communicate effectively with all members of the medical and hospital team
• Provide reassurance and compassionate care to pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture
• Participate in continuing education and share knowledge with colleagues
• Perform other duties as appropriate to support the hospital and its patients

Job Applicant Requirements:

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary college or university
• Current state veterinary license
• Ability to obtain and maintain required DEA registration
• At least one year of experience in an emergency veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Strong surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
• Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally with medical and hospital team members
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to gather information, establish rapport, and clearly explain medical recommendations
• Ability to remain confident, compassionate, and reassuring when working with pets experiencing significant illness, pain, or stress

Additional skills and qualities that are valued include:

• Strong clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals
• Ability to perform appropriate cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological, and other necessary examinations
• Ability to diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through clinical challenges
• Ability to communicate diagnostic and therapeutic options clearly with clients
• Strong communication skills with internal medical and hospital teams
• Professional approach to giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Ability to work as part of a high-quality veterinary team
• Understanding of the operational and business aspects of veterinary practice
• Knowledge of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients
• Commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning
• Willingness to utilize available educational resources and share knowledge with others

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Potential signing and retention incentives for eligible candidates
• Continuing education support
• Licensing and professional membership reimbursement
• 401(k) participation
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing resources, including employee assistance support
• Access to wellness resources
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities
• A supportive home hospital environment backed by broader professional resources

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