Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | Marcello Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $110K–$130K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75K

Position Overview  

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Marcello Veterinary Hospital (Raceland and Houma). You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

Marcello Veterinary Hospital, with locations in Houma and Raceland, Louisiana , has been a trusted provider of best-in-class care to pets and pet parents across Southern Louisiana since opening. Our practices offer in-clinic diagnostics, digital radiography, surgery, intensive care, preventative medicine, wellness, boarding, and professional grooming. 

You care for pets. We care for you.  

Why You'll Love Working Here  

Our veterinarians have built a reputation for quality, professional care with a compassionate touch, and our team is committed to high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for every pet we see.  

Marcello combines the relationships and culture of a community practice with the clinical capabilities and variety of a two-location hospital. Here, you'll find: 

• In-house laboratory capabilities and digital radiography that support timely clinical decisions 
• A broad case mix encompassing preventive care, dentistry, surgery, intensive care, and daytime emergency cases 
• Two partnered locations serving pets and families throughout Southern Louisiana 
• Experienced medical leadership and long-tenured team members 
• A compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient and client care

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony  

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Marcello offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Three-day workweeks 
• Four-day workweeks 

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members. 

What We Offer  

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $110,000-$130,000 
• Production opportunity with no negative accrual option 
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team member pet discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources  

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Lynsey Dolce at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups 
• Client communication and education 
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery 
• Maintaining accurate medical records 
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols 
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency 
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations 
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge 
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld 
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management. 

Qualifications (Required)  

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university 
• Current State Veterinary License 
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained 
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice 
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. 
• Excellent surgical and dental skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. 
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff. 
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work. 
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)  

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital. 
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff. 
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback. 
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice. 
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients. 
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others. 

Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek)  

$110,000-$130,000 USD  

About PetVet Care Centers  

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better