Part-Time Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Innovetive PetCare • Cumming, GA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Barkfield Animal Hospital in Cumming, Georgia, is seeking a part-time Associate Veterinarian. The role offers a flexible schedule of approximately two days per week, including 1–2 Saturdays per month, with full-day or partial-day shifts depending on practice needs and the veterinarian’s availability. The veterinarian may focus on general practice, surgery, house calls, or a combination of these areas, based on their interests and experience.

The Associate Veterinarian provides compassionate, high-quality small-animal care and has clinical autonomy to manage appointments, caseloads, and medical decisions, including when to seek referral or consultation. The veterinarian works with veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff and builds client relationships through personalized care and clear communication. The practice provides diagnostic and treatment resources and offers hospital-based and mobile veterinary services.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Active Georgia veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Confidence practicing independently and managing appointments, medical cases, and clinical decisions without another veterinarian physically on-site.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care.
• Collaborative, proactive approach and interest in client education and positive working relationships.
• Interest in a flexible part-time opportunity with the ability to focus on preferred areas of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Interest or experience in general practice, surgery, house calls, or a combination of these areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care tailored to clinical interests and experience.
• Examine patients and develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Communicate recommendations clearly to clients and support client education.
• Perform surgical and dental procedures when aligned with the veterinarian’s interests and experience.
• Provide house-call services if desired and appropriate for the role.
• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff to deliver a positive patient and client experience.
• Use sound clinical judgment, including recognizing when referral or consultation is appropriate.
• Manage the day’s appointments, medical cases, and clinical decisions independently when another veterinarian is not physically on-site.

Benefits

• Starting base salary of $70,000 plus 20% production.
• Flexible scheduling of approximately two days per week, with potential for full-day or partial-day shifts.
• Clinical autonomy and opportunity to shape the role around professional interests.
• Access to diagnostic and treatment capabilities supporting patient care.
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with pets and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree