Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian

Job overview

The Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite at Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital in Plains, PA. Compensation is not specified for this part-time role; the posting notes that its listed salary ranges reflect full-time roles and that part-time compensation is prorated based on experience and hours or shifts worked. The hospital provides specialty referral services and round-the-clock emergency care every day of the year. The veterinarian provides emergency and ongoing clinical care, including examinations, work-ups, diagnostics, surgery, client education, and accurate records. The role also supports hospital protocols, teamwork, and high standards of care while offering flexibility in scheduling.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• communicate with and educate clients
• perform diagnostic procedures and surgery
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
• promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• coordinate priorities with the Hospital Manager
• monitor hospital cases and protocols from intake to discharge
• attend daily rounds when possible
• participate in practice updates and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

part-time

veterinary medicine

emergency care

surgery

diagnostic procedures

client education

plains pa

northeast veterinary referral hospital

petvet care centers

flexible scheduling

signing and retention incentives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
• continuing education stipend
• licensing and dues reimbursement
• 401(k) participation
• team member pet discounts
• Calm app access and 24/7 employee assistance program.

Why this role

Flexible scheduling options include 2–3 shifts per week, 5 on/10 off, 10 consecutive shifts, and other arrangements. Benefits include signing and retention incentives up to $50,000, CE stipend, licensing and dues reimbursement, 401(k) participation, pet discounts, and emotional wellbeing support including Calm and 24/7 EAP.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.