Per Diem​/Relief Veterinarian - Southgate 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.

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at Southgate 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.

In Southgate, MI, has provided loving care to pets with compassionate service to their families from Southgate, Taylor, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, and beyond for many years.

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

• Flexible schedule; 4-day work week, no on-call
• Clinical autonomy
• Top of the line equipment
• Fantastic, tenured support staff
• Great clientele who will do anything for their pets
• We partner with local animal shelters and rescues & hold vaccine and micro-chip clinics
• We practice high quality medicine
• We have fun - we go big and celebrate year round during the holidays and enjoy Halloween costume contests, trunk or treats, BBQ's, etc.

For Doctors seeking greater flexibility, Southgate offers 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 Southgate's team, 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.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills. (optional)
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
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