Veterinarian - LOCUM

Locum Veterinarian

Pay range: $115 - $135/hour. Salary determined by experience, skill level, and location.

Summary of Job Purpose and Function

Provide preventive 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 protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas.
• Obtain relevant history from clients and maintain thorough medical records.
• Educate clients on preventive care, pet health needs, diagnoses, treatments, hospital services, and related information.
• Administer preventive care, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries; prescribe medications.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to the veterinary medical team and clients.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory log and comply with local, state, and federal laws.
• Follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring Qualifications – Capabilities and Experience (can do)

• Multi‑tasking: manage multiple tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy.
• Communication: fluent English, strong written and verbal skills.
• Organization: systematic approach, orderly execution, ability to bring order to confusion.
• Surgical skills: perform basic surgeries and use standard instruments.
• Problem solving: identify, analyze, and translate problems into practical solutions.
• Client service: provide attentive, courteous, and informative service.
• Intellectual ability: follow instructions and provide directions accurately.
• Compassionate commitment: act as an advocate for pet health and client agreement.
• Mathematical ability: basic arithmetic, rates, ratios, and unit conversions.
• Computer skills: comfort with standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Management: enforce policies, achieve productivity, encourage teamwork, and coach performance.

Attitudes – (will do)

• Initiative: use discretion, propose solutions, and enhance processes.
• Integrity: adhere to Banfield values, exhibit honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness: collaborate, compromise, and share information promptly.
• Flexibility: adapt to changing situations and perform all assigned tasks.
• Independence: perform duties without supervision.
• Stress tolerance: maintain composure and friendly demeanor under stress.

Special Working Conditions

Work may exceed 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings. Requires manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, good vision, and the ability to stand, walk, kneel, and manipulate instruments. Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch, as well as to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and controlled substances.

Experience, Education and/or Training

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent required.
• Active license with the state veterinary board.
• DEA license in good standing.
• Proven surgical capability with standard instruments.

Benefits

• Commuter benefits.
• Continuing education resources (VetFolio, MVH Medical Library).
• Sick time accrual for covered locations.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Banfield Pet Hospital® is a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status.

Legal Disclaimer

Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location. We believe that inclusion and diversity enable us to live our purpose: a better world for pets.