Short Term Stay Veterinarian

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: UrgentVet - Newport News

Reporting To: Kylie Holstein

Description

Ready to elevate your career?  UrgentVet - Newport News is excited to add you as an Short Term Stay Veterinarian! Our team located in Newport News, Virginia prides themselves on bridging the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care. We offer after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our single-doctor shifts offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment. 

This is an ideal role for: 

• Full time W2 doctors looking for a location change, a change of pace, or are looking to be reenergized.
• Relief doctors looking for a little more stability without the full time leash.
• Seasoned veterinarians looking to slow down without stepping away – keeping clinical skills sharp while traveling, mentoring younger teams, or finding renewed energy in the profession.
• A doctor who wants flexibility to travel or ability to 'try before you buy' without the leash of a noncompete.

What Makes This Opportunity Special 

• Built-In Flexibility: Choose the locations and time periods that work for your life. Whether you want extended breaks between assignments or back-to-back opportunities, we support your timeline. 
• Housing, Travel and Onboarding Supported: Travel costs and short-term housing are covered with our monthly stipend. This allows you to focus on what you do best—providing excellent care. 
• Strong Compensation & Benefits: Competitive daily rate pay that reflects your experience. No need to set up your own LLC or work through a third party relief agency, you'll be paid as a W2 employee, which can help to simplify your lift during tax season. You're also eligible for benefits like 401k match, pet care discount, and PLIT coverage. 
• Clinical Focus, No Admin: Step away from day-to-day management responsibilities and operational logistics. This role is designed for veterinarians who want to practice medicine—not manage spreadsheets. 
• Support for Life’s Transitions: Whether you’re easing into retirement, returning to clinical work after time away, or simply exploring a new pace, this role offers the flexibility and support to meet you where you are, professionally and personally. 
• A Schedule That Works for You: UrgentVet clinics open later in the day, allowing for a more balanced start to your mornings and greater schedule flexibility, all without the overnights!
• Dynamic Caseload: Our walk-in model provides the variety and pace that keeps your skills sharp, while still offering the balance and predictability you won’t always find in traditional general practice or ER settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical care in your specified hospital location 
• Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach 
• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership  
• Grow relationships within the practice and the Virginia Beach community  
• Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program  
• Manage a varying caseload, during our open hours
• Represent AVG with professionalism and compassion in the hospital you support 

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience strongly preferred 
• Comfort in adapting to new clinical environments and team structures 
• Strong communication and a collaborative mindset 

Inclusive Compensation Package:

• Flexible Scheduling with a 3 Day Work Week!
• Monthly Housing/Travel Stipend for Veterinarians Residing 60+ miles from the Hospital
• Competitive Compensation Paid as a Daily Rate
• Part-Time Employment Qualifications and Benefits
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• No Long-Term Commitment Required - 90 day term with ability to renew
• Easy Transition into Permanent Role with Mutual Interest
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) 
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Custom Hospital Scrubs, Jacket or Lab Coat
• 401k Retirement Match