Locum Veterinarian

About the role

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring a Locum Veterinarian to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries in pets. The pay range is $120-$140 per hour, depending on experience, skills, abilities and education. Candidates must be available weekdays and weekends, including Sundays, and flexibility to work in other locations is ideal. Current associates apply through the internal career site.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates through safe restraint, standard protocols and clean, sterile treatment areas.
• Take pet history from clients and keep complete medical records.
• Educate clients on preventative care, pet health needs, diagnoses, treatments and hospital services.
• Prescribe and administer preventative care and treat diseases and injuries, communicating plans to the medical team and clients.
• Follow local, state and federal laws, including controlled substance inventory logs, and state guidelines for veterinary assistants and technicians.

Required profile

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• License in good standing with the state veterinary board and a DEA license.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries with standard instruments and equipment.
• Availability for more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings, in a moderately noisy environment.

Required skills

• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work with pets that may bite or scratch.

What we offer

• Commuter benefits.
• Continuing education resources, including VetFolio and the MVH Medical Library.
• Sick time at covered locations.
• Professional liability insurance for veterinarians.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.