Urgent Care Veterinarian – PRN / Relief
Location: Hammond, Louisiana
Schedule: PRN / As-Needed Relief | No Overnight Shifts
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a PRN Urgent Care Veterinarian in Hammond, Louisiana, providing relief coverage in a modern urgent care veterinary setting. This role is ideal for veterinarians seeking flexible, supplemental work without the demands of overnight emergency shifts.
Veterinarians in this position will support the clinical team during peak periods, staff vacations, and scheduling gaps, helping ensure pets receive timely urgent care treatment while maintaining excellent standards of patient care.
This position offers the chance to step beyond traditional general practice while still maintaining a balanced, flexible schedule. The role is well suited for veterinarians seeking relief work, additional income, or schedule flexibility while practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative clinical environment.
About the Practice
This state-of-the-art urgent care veterinary facility in Hammond, Louisiana is designed to provide efficient and high-quality care for pets requiring immediate, non-life-threatening medical attention.
The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities, allowing veterinarians to manage urgent medical cases effectively while working alongside a skilled and supportive clinical team.
The practice emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and compassionate care, ensuring veterinarians can focus on delivering excellent patient outcomes while maintaining strong communication with pet owners.
Located in southeastern Louisiana, Hammond offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining the charm and affordability of a smaller city.
Responsibilities
Provide urgent care veterinary services in a fast-paced clinical environment
Diagnose and treat a variety of urgent medical cases in small animals
Perform medical treatments and soft-tissue surgical procedures as needed
Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to ensure effective patient care
Communicate clearly with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and clinical documentation
Uphold high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who is comfortable working in an urgent care environment and values teamwork, efficiency, and compassionate patient care.
Candidates should possess:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
Active veterinary license in Louisiana
Experience in surgery and urgent care case management
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Confidence managing a variety of medical and urgent care cases
This role is particularly well suited for veterinarians seeking flexible relief work or supplemental income opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
This PRN position offers flexible scheduling and competitive compensation, making it ideal for veterinarians looking to supplement their income while maintaining control over their schedule.
Benefits may include:
Competitive hourly or shift-based compensation (ranging from $130k to $150k)
Flexible PRN scheduling
No overnight shifts
Opportunities to work in a modern urgent care facility with advanced equipment
Support from an experienced veterinary and technician team
Apply Today
If you are searching for Urgent Care Veterinarian jobs in Hammond, Louisiana or looking for PRN veterinarian opportunities in Louisiana, this role offers a flexible way to practice high-quality medicine while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.
Contact:
John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com