Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time) – Lafayette, Louisiana
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Schedule: Part-Time | On-Site
Full-Service Small Animal Practice | Ultrasound | Surgery & Dentistry | Clinical Autonomy | Strong Veterinary Support
About the Role
A modern, full-service small animal veterinary hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.
This opportunity provides the flexibility of a part-time veterinary position while offering exposure to comprehensive small animal medicine, including preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and day hospitalisation.
Veterinarians have autonomy over individual patient care while benefiting from experienced veterinary medical leadership, a skilled paraprofessional team, and modern clinical equipment.
The role is particularly well suited to an experienced veterinarian seeking part-time hours without sacrificing access to advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and a supportive clinical environment.
About the Practice
The hospital provides comprehensive full-service small animal veterinary care with a strong emphasis on clinical quality, patient wellbeing, and collaborative medicine.
Veterinarians have access to modern equipment including ultrasound, digital diagnostic radiography, heated hydraulic surgical tables, and comprehensive dental capabilities.
An experienced paraprofessional team provides day-to-day clinical support, with team members encouraged to develop additional expertise in areas such as dentistry and nutrition.
Veterinary medical leadership is also available for clinical guidance and case review, supporting consistent standards of care and continued professional development.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive physical examinations on small animal patients
Diagnose and treat diseases and medical conditions
Provide preventative and routine wellness care
Develop complete problem lists and differential diagnoses
Create appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Interpret diagnostic results and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Perform routine and more complex soft-tissue surgical procedures
Perform canine and feline spays and neuters, mass removals, and abdominal exploratory procedures
Provide routine and advanced dental care
Evaluate dental radiographs
Perform simple and complex dental extractions and appropriate oral surgery
Develop treatment plans for patients requiring day hospitalisation
Coordinate transfers to overnight or referral care when necessary
Communicate with referral hospitals to maintain continuity of patient care
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
Clearly communicate findings, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations to clients
Participate in clinical rounds and patient handovers
Collaborate effectively with veterinary and paraprofessional team members
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Candidates must possess, or be able to obtain by their start date, an appropriate Louisiana veterinary licence in good standing.
A current DEA licence and applicable controlled-substance licence are required or must be obtainable by the start date. Candidates should also hold USDA Category I accreditation or be able to complete accreditation within two months of hire.
The successful veterinarian should be comfortable with anaesthesia, routine surgery, canine and feline spays and neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
Strong clinical problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Candidates should also demonstrate a collaborative approach and a willingness to continue developing their clinical knowledge and techniques.
Compensation & Benefits
This opportunity combines part-time employment with access to the equipment and professional support of a modern full-service veterinary environment.
Key advantages include:
Salary ranging from $130,000 - $150,000 FTE
Part-time schedule
Clinical autonomy over individual patient care
Modern full-service veterinary hospital
Ultrasound available within the hospital
Digital diagnostic radiography
Heated hydraulic surgical equipment
Advanced dental capabilities
Experienced paraprofessional support
Dedicated veterinary medical leadership
Opportunities to develop surgical and dental skills
Collaborative clinical environment
Professional development and continued learning opportunities
Apply Today
Veterinarians searching for a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian job in Lafayette, Louisiana with access to comprehensive medicine, surgery, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics are encouraged to apply.
With a part-time schedule, modern clinical equipment, strong paraprofessional support, clinical autonomy, and experienced veterinary leadership, this opportunity provides an attractive balance of flexibility and professional fulfilment.
Contact:
John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com