Relief Veterinarian
Core
Provide preventive care, sick visits, and selected urgent cases for dogs and cats in a small animal general practice.
Role type
Relief small animal veterinarian (independent contractor)
Builds
Preventive care, sick visits, urgent cases, routine surgical coverage
Domain
Veterinary medicine (small animal)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
DVM/VMD degree, valid NC veterinary license, independent appointment management, small animal clinical judgment
Preferred skills
Comfort with varied GP caseload, ear and skin case management, gastrointestinal illness management, wound and abscess management, routine surgical experience
Technologies
Digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX laboratory, endoscope
Responsibilities
See dogs and cats for preventive care, sick visits, and selected urgent cases; manage small animal appointments independently; perform routine surgical coverage based on experience and shift needs
Seniority
Independent contractor, general practice level