Veterinarian City: Duarte, CA Type: Base Pay: $180,000 - $200,000 / year

Job Title

Veterinarian (DVM)

Shift Highlights

Work 2-3, 8 hour shifts plus 1, 10-hour shift per week for a total of 26-34 hours

Job Summary

We are thrilled to announce UrgentPaws, a brand-new development in the urgent care world where we fill the niche between preventative wellness care and critical case emergencies.

At UrgentPaws, we offer the privilege of providing our medical expertise and compassion to every patient, every time through our online booking and walk-in model. We've thoughtfully designed an openly integrated space to support the flow of your workday and allow for optimal patient care with expedient service for our pet owners.

Being able to accommodate sick and injured pets is what will keep us growing!

Our team believes in empowering and encouraging each other as we balance a variety of cases to get each pet on the road to recovery.

Come start this exciting journey with us, enjoying a non-traditional schedule of afternoons and evenings. We want you to be the reason why UrgentPaws is an awesome place to be!

Key Responsibilities and Clinical Duties

• Partner with each pet owner to deliver high-quality, compassionate and comprehensive care
• Examine patients thoroughly, utilizing appropriate diagnostic modalities to accurately treat various medical conditions and injuries
• Stay up to date with the latest advances in veterinary medicine
• Create accurate and detailed medical records for each patient within Shepherd practice management software system
• Perform minor surgical and sedated procedures proficiently - no operating room on site
• Assist with clinic cleanliness and organization
• Communicate effectively with owners about their pets' conditions, offering best medicine while working within the financial framework provided by the client
• Facilitate thriving relationships within the local veterinary community

Required Qualifications and Desired Skillsets

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
• California State Veterinary Board License in good standing prior to start date
• Current DEA license
• Practice in accordance with the California Veterinary Medical Practice Act
• Adhere to the ethical guidelines set by the veterinary profession
• Complete CE requirements to maintain a valid California DVM license
• 2+ years' experience as a practicing veterinarian with a preference for urgent care or emergency medicine background
• Clinical experience with diagnostic tools such as in-house laboratory equipment, radiology and point of care ultrasound
• Strong knowledge of pain management and anesthetic protocols for urgent cases
• Willing commitment to foster a confidence-building, collaborative work environment with all team members
• Friendly, proactive, and helpful personality
• Mature communication skills, both with clients and team members

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $180,000 - $200,000+
• Production at 22% of net revenue - no negative accrual
• Simple IRA
• Medical insurance reimbursement
• Professional liability and workers compensation insurance
• $3500 CE allowance
• Scrub allowance
• Full license reimbursements
• Generous PTO
• Discounted clinic goods and services, including veterinary diets
• No overnights or on-call hours