Per Diem​/Relief Veterinarian - Ridgemont Animal Hospital

Stay connected to the medicine you love, with a team that values your experience | Flexible Per Diem/Relief scheduling |Competitive compensation |Local heart. National strength.

Position Overview
Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at Ridgemont Animal Hospital. You'll step into a locally led hospital where the team knows its community, supports one another, and shares a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care, backed by the resources of the Pet Vet Care Centers network.

Ridgemont Animal Hospital in Rochester, New York has been providing families and their beloved pets with compassionate veterinary care since 1984. They area well-established, full-service practice offering the best in medical and surgical care. We are fully equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and in house laboratory.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Ridgemont Animal Hospital offers an environment where doctors can practice great medicine, feel respected, and have a life outside of work.

• 4-day work week
• No on-call or weekends
• Clinical autonomy
• We have earned a reputation for providing quality, professional care with a compassionate touch over the years.
• The two existing doctors have over 20+ years of veterinary experience and our Medical Director is skilled in orthopedic surgeries.

For Doctors seeking greater flexibility, Ridgemontoffers Per Diem/Relief opportunities that allow you to choose shifts aligned with your availability while helping the hospital maintain continuity of care. You’ll continue doing what you do best while supporting a team and community that value your contribution.

• Choose shifts that align with your availability and schedule
• Keep your clinical knowledge and skills active through advances in veterinary medicine, offering a wide range of services including surgeries, dental care and internal medicine.
• Bring your experience to patients, clients, and a team that needs it
• Earn competitive compensation for the care you provide
• Stay connected to the profession during a career or life transition
• Experience Ridgemont'steam, culture, and approach to medicine firsthand

Compensation for the Per Diem/Relief schedule option will be commensurate based on shifts worked. Specific coverage expectations, shift length, frequency, employment classification, and any applicable benefit eligibility will be confirmed during the hiring process.

If flexibility is important to you, but Per Diem/Relief work isn’t quite what you’re looking for, let’s connect. We’ll work together to explore schedule options that align with how you want to work.

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery if desired
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excelle…