Associate Veterinarian – PRN (As-Needed / Relief)

Company Description

Are you a skilled veterinarian seeking to step beyond general practice while avoiding the demands of a full emergency setting allowing you to enjoy a better work-life balance with no overnights? We invite you to join our brand-new Priority Pet Urgent Care in beautiful Hammond, LA where we pride ourselves on having a brand new, state-of-the-art practice to provide top-notch care for our furry patients.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com

Job Description

We are seeking a PRN (as-needed) Urgent Care Veterinarian to provide coverage during peak times, vacations, and schedule gaps. This role is ideal for veterinarians seeking supplemental income, schedule flexibility, or relief-style work without overnight shifts.

Our facility is designed to support efficient, high-quality urgent care medicine, allowing you to focus on patient care while working alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide urgent care services in a fast-paced clinical setting

• Perform medical treatments and soft-tissue surgeries as needed

• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver excellent patient outcomes

• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Valid veterinary license in Louisiana 
• Experienced in surgery and comfortable handling a variety of cases.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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