Urgent Care Veterinarian| No Overnights | Premium Pay | Kittanning, PA - CareVet Health

Do you enjoy the excitement of urgent care, but not the long overnight hours? Are you looking for a boost in income while maintaining a flexible schedule without the long overnight shifts? Kittanning Veterinary Hospital has an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity for a Veterinarian like you.  

About the position 

We are seeking full-time, part-time or relief Veterinarians to grow our Urgent Care team at Kittanning Veterinary Hospital is located in the heart of Kittanning, PA. The incoming Veterinarians will have the freedom to create their own schedule, will only see non-life-threatening cases, and our urgent care shifts start at just 6 hours in length! Plus, CareVet Veterinarians receive industry-leading benefits that ensure work/life balance and premium pay of $150/hour for relief shifts / part-time shifts. Full-time benefits start at 30 hours / week.

About the hospital 

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility. Our premium pet care facilities are thoughtfully designed by veterinary experts to reduce clinical headaches. Optimized for flow and feel, this new hospital will include top of the line equipment, beautiful surgery suites, a luxury breakroom, fear-free interior and more

CareVet offers you: 

• Premium pay ranges with the ability to create your own schedule
• Generous sign on bonus packages for full time (35-40/hour week) team members
• Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
• For our full list of part and full time Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackag

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply 

To learn more about positions available, please contact Lisa Maher at (845) 430-2272, or by email at Lmaher@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network 

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.  

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