Part-Time Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Pet Care Center Clinic Esplanade

The Pet Care Center Clinic Esplanade, serving the Metairie community since 1958, is a practice built on dedication to delivering the highest quality medical care available. We are exceptionally proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, voluntarily undergoing rigorous evaluations to meet or exceed the global benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. Only about 15% of hospitals achieve this status, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence across surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and emergency services. This dedication is echoed by our community, which has given us an outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. If you are seeking a place where you can do your best work alongside skilled, comprehensive small animal practitioners, this opportunity is for you. Joining our practice means becoming part of a highly respected team dedicated to continuous quality improvement. Our collaborative structure includes seven veterinarians, led by an experienced Lead Veterinarian, ensuring you have supportive mentorship and ample opportunities for clinical discussion. We believe that when you feel supported and equipped, you are better positioned to succeed. You will work within an environment that values detailed client service, including follow-up phone calls, ensuring that our teammates have the necessary resources to focus their energy entirely on high-quality patient outcomes across a broad spectrum of services. As an AAHA accredited facility, you are guaranteed standards of care that cover nearly every aspect of the hospital, including our approach to anesthesiology, patient handling, and emergency services. You will have the resources to provide full-service small animal medicine, ranging from comprehensive Wellness and Prevention programs to Advanced Care and complex Surgical Procedures. The clinic is fully equipped for sophisticated Testing and Diagnostics, Urgent Care, and Pet Emergencies, often offering same-day availability for critical needs. We prioritize delivering a longer, healthier life for every patient we serve through high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient-centered, modern protocols. The hospital is conveniently located in Metairie, a lively community right outside New Orleans, Louisiana. Working here offers you the chance to live in a culturally rich region renowned globally for its distinct music, unique cuisine, and vibrant annual celebrations. You will enjoy the infectious energy of a historic city while serving a loyal, established client base in a stable suburban setting. This is a unique opportunity to advance your veterinary career in a setting known for both professional rigor and an exceptional quality of life.

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.

Responsibilities and Benefits

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. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.