Veterinarian | Urgent Care | No Overnights | Premium Pay | Palmer Lake, CO - 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? Palmer Lake Veterinary Clinic has an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity for a Veterinarian like you.  

About the position 

We are seeking relief and part time Veterinarians to grow our Urgent Care team at Palmer Lake Veterinary Clinic. The incoming Veterinarian will get to create their own schedule, will only see non-life-threatening cases and our urgent care shifts start at just 6 hours in length! You will have the opportunity to grow into a fulltime role as you grow the urgent care side of the practice. We offer shifts with no overnights to ensure a true work/life balance and a premium salary.

About the hospital 

Palmer Lake Veterinary Clinic, a CareVet partner and booming practice in Palmer Lake, CO is now offering urgent care services! Located in one of the premier communities in Colorado, this hospital is a well-established, well-equipped full-service small animal practice with in-house CBC and chemistry analyzers, full body and dental digital radiography, radiosurgery, therapeutic laser therapy, and ultrasound.  

CareVet offers you: 

• Premium pay relief ranges from $145 to $170 an hour with bonus opportunities and no upfront non-compete. 
• For a dedicated full time salary, we offer $145k-$175k.
• $10k bonus offered if able to give 3 week days a week for 3 months. 
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian  

• Robust benefits package including dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance 
• 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 Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!  

• 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 

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