Part Time Emergency Veterinarian - Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital

Position Overview

Join our team as a Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. You’ll enjoy flexibility while working alongside a locally led care team supported by national resources. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged without sacrificing balance, connection, or continuity of care.

Compensation is prorated based on experience and hours/shifts worked. Salary ranges listed in this posting reflect full-time roles.

Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital in Plains, Pennsylvania is a AAHA-Accredited referral and emergency practice that operates 24/7, providing specialty referral services during the day and round-the-clock emergency care.

What We Offer

Full benefits include signing and retention incentives up to $50,000, CE stipend, licensing and dues reimbursement, emotional wellbeing support including Calm app and 24/7 EAP, and a supportive home hospital environment backed by national resources.

• State-of-the-art facility: fully stocked diagnostic lab, imaging suite (ultrasound, CT), digital endoscopy, laparoscopic equipment, and more.
• Flexible scheduling: 2‑3 shifts per week, 5 on/10 off, 10 in a row, or other arrangements to fit your life.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties, including prescribing medications 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 uphold highest standards
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform 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 emergency 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
• Client communication skills, including rapport building and clear explanations to pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling required
• Periodic effectively physically demanding work and ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Demonstrate comprehensive clinical knowledge and skill across multiple body systems and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Problem‑solving ability to address challenges in managing a high‑quality veterinary hospital
• Effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients and internal staff
• Professionalism in giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Understanding of business and financial aspects of veterinary practice management
• Knowledge of ethical principles guiding patient decisions
• Commitment to continuing education and facilitating learning for others

Pay Range

$175,000 — $225,000 USD

Contact

Email your resume to Emily Lunsford at

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