Relief Veterinarian Contractor

About the role

This posting is an opportunity to provide veterinary services as an independent contractor, not as an employee. Services are performed in person at designated Community Clinic locations. Any engagement is subject to applicable credentialing requirements and execution of a separate written independent contractor agreement with the applicable contracting entity.

As a Relief Veterinarian you will get the satisfaction of providing care for pets in a community clinic setting, without the pressures of a full-service veterinary environment. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned veterinarian looking to further advance veterinary care in your communities, contracting with us might be for you. The Relief Veterinarian’s primary purpose is to provide high-quality preventive care and client education.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite veterinarian services at weekday, evening and weekend Community Clinics for accepted assignments
• Perform focused vitals checks (temperature, pulse, respiratory)
• Provide preventative veterinary services, which may include vaccinations, limited diagnostic testing, microchipping, and nail trims
• Educate pet parents regarding preventative healthcare & products
• Complete and maintain required electronic medical records
• Exercise independent professional judgment and provide services consistent with applicable veterinary standards of care and applicable law

Requirements

• Experience: Veterinary experience preferred. Open to both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates who meet applicable licensing and credentialing requirements.
• Education: DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution required.
• Professional Certifications: Current, unrestricted DVM license in each state in which services will be provided.
• Availability: Availability for and acceptance of individual assignments is determined by the contractor, subject to assignment availability and applicable credentialing requirements.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, or such other coverage as required by the independent contractor agreement
• Ability to independently travel to a variety of Community Clinic locations
• Ability to use iPad or tablet and required electronic systems

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evening shifts

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Lifting up to 50 pounds