Veterinarian - Locum

Locum Veterinarian

Pay range: $120 - $140 per hour, adjusted based on experience, skill level, abilities, and education. The position requires availability weekdays and weekends, including Sundays.

Summary of Job Purpose and Function

The primary purpose of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of pets.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by using safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, diagnosis or treatment, hospital services, and related information.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service, including prescribing and administering preventive care for the wellness of pets, and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries.
• Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to the veterinary medical team and clients.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
• Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Hiring Qualifications

• Ability to multi‑task, managing several tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Organizational ability, maintaining order and clarity in assignments.
• Proven ability to perform basic surgeries using standard instruments and equipment.
• Problem‑solving skills, identifying and solving complex issues.
• Client‑service skills, delivering courteous and informative service.
• Intellectual ability to follow instructions and provide directions.
• Commitment to pet care, advocating for appropriate treatment and fee transparency.
• Mathematical ability to perform calculations, convert units, and compute rates.
• Computer skills, comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and veterinary software.
• Management ability, enforcing policies and encouraging teamwork.
• Initiative, willingness to propose improvements and take additional responsibilities.
• Integrity, honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness, collaboration, and effective information sharing.
• Flexibility, adaptability to changing situations and willingness to perform assigned tasks.
• Independence, ability to perform duties without supervision.
• Tolerance for stress, maintaining composure in stressful situations.

Special Working Conditions

• Must be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Work load may require more than 40 hours per week; special hours include weekends and evenings.
• Requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Necessitates good hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity for keyboard use and equipment operation.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• Minimal travel may be required for vendor visits or associate education.

Experience, Education and/or Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required. License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board. DEA license required. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries using standard instruments and equipment.

Benefits

• Commuter benefits.
• Continuing education resources: online CE courses, webinars, conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA, access to the MVH Medical Library.
• Sick time accrued based on hours worked at covered Sick Plan locations.
• Professional liability insurance coverage for all veterinarians.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About Us

Banfield is a community of caring people marked by a diversity of thought, background and approach. Together, we’re bonded by a commitment to our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our pledge is to create an inclusive environment where associates can be themselves, so that we can find value in our differences and uplift the health and well‑being of our associates.