Philadelphia Animal Hospital - Part-Time Veterinarian
About The Position
Philadelphia Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced, collaborative team. The role offers a consistent schedule, clinical support, and the opportunity to provide high-quality medicine while maintaining work-life balance. The veterinarian will work Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, plus 1–2 weekend shifts per month. The caseload includes dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The hospital has four exam rooms, a therapeutic pool, and a pet hotel and kennel with daycare and long-term boarding. Its clinical facilities and equipment include advanced diagnostics, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, surgical and dental suites, and laboratory areas. The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service, advocates for pets and their quality of life, develops lasting client relationships, and educates clients about pet health. The role partners with the Practice Manager to support a positive, high-performing culture aligned with VetEvolve’s guiding principles. Philadelphia Animal Hospital is part of the VetEvolve network, which provides operational and clinical support while aiming to preserve each practice’s distinct character.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), or equivalent degree.
- Active or eligible state veterinary license.
- Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion-animal practice.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
- Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals weighing up to 130 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while supporting efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with applicable state veterinary practice acts and federal or state controlled-substance laws.
- Maintain complete, accurate medical records in accordance with practice quality-control guidelines.
- Perform diagnostic workups, obtain histories, conduct physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
- Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home-care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team, and address client concerns.
- Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by using safe restraint techniques, following practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, examination, and laboratory areas.
- Build lasting relationships with clients and support their trust and compliance with care recommendations.
- Attend in-person and virtual department and team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
