Urgent Care Veterinarian

The Pet Care Center has served the Metairie community since 1958, building a legacy of comprehensive, high-quality care. We are honored to hold American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation, meaning we regularly meet or exceed the rigorous standards recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality medicine. Only 15% of hospitals achieve this status, covering critical areas like surgery, diagnostics, and patient safety. This commitment to excellence is deeply appreciated by our community, reflected in our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. If you seek a supportive, established environment where you can focus on managing complex medical cases and truly grow your expertise, we invite you to do your best work here alongside our highly qualified teammates. We know that providing exceptional care requires exceptional support for all of our teammates. Joining our practice means stepping into a cohesive group of professionals, collaborating alongside seven DVMs, including a dedicated Lead Veterinarian. Our robust structure allows us to maintain the demanding AAHA standards across every aspect of the hospital, including surgical procedures, anesthesia, and comprehensive emergency services. We are open seven days a week until 11:00 PM, and our comprehensive coverage and team support ensure that you have the internal resources and communication channels needed to succeed in complex urgent care scenarios and long-term patient management. You will be working in a modern, full-service small animal environment dedicated to advanced care. We focus on providing detailed Wellness and Prevention services, advanced Testing and Diagnostics, and specialized Surgical Procedures. Our team manages a stimulating caseload by providing critical Urgent Care and Emergency services seven days a week, offering immediate support to the local New Orleans area and expanding your opportunity to manage diverse and demanding medical challenges. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care available so your patients may experience a longer, healthier life through proactive and advanced treatment plans. Pet Care Center is conveniently located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving the immediate community and surrounding areas, including greater New Orleans. Metairie provides the comfortable accessibility and dedicated community feel of a major suburb while offering quick access to all the renowned cultural richness, diverse dining, and professional resources of the New Orleans metro area. You will find a strong, engaged pet-owning clientele that highly values the comprehensive, high-standard medical services we provide, allowing you to build lasting professional relationships and enjoy life in a vibrant Gulf Coast community. What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health. Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards. Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions. Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture. Who We're Looking For Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. A valid state license and in good standing to practice. A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine. Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude. How You're Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love. Generous Compensation Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual. Total Wellbeing Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access. Financial Health Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind. Commitment to Growth Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship. The Power of a Network Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests. Peace of Mind Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine. About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com. Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. #AVMAEEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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