Career Center Home Search Jobs Urgent Care Veterinarian 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Urgent Care Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Palmer Veterinary Clinic Palmer, Alaska, United States (on-site) APPLY Urgent Care Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Palmer Veterinary Clinic Palmer, Alaska, United States (on-site) Spotlight Preferred APPLY Posted 1 day ago Urgent Care Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Palmer Veterinary Clinic Palmer, Alaska, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 3-5 Years Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Canine +1 Feline Type Full-Time +1 Relief Position Veterinarian AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Urgent Care Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Urgent Care Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Urgent Care Veterinarian

• Help Us Build Something New in Alaska Palmer Veterinary Clinic | Palmer, Alaska $170,000
• 200,000 Base Salary + Production Bonus | 3-Day Workweek | No Overnights | No On-Call Where Modern Medicine Meets Compassionate Care Palmer Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Veterinarian to help us expand the services we provide to our patients and the greater Palmer/Mat-Su community.

We are an established, veterinarian-owned small-animal practice, and we are looking to develop and launch an urgent care service within our existing hospital. This is an opportunity for an experienced veterinarian not simply to fill an existing position, but to help us build and shape a new service. The position will consist of three 12-hour shifts per week, either Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday. Exact shift hours are still being determined, but there will be no overnight shifts and no on-call responsibilities. Urgent care patients will be seen on a walk-in basis, with the goal of expanding access to same-day veterinary care for our clients and community. Why Consider Palmer Veterinary Clinic? $170,000

• 200,000 guaranteed base salary DOE 20% year-end production bonus on production above an agreed-upon annual goal 3-day workweek Three 12-hour shifts Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday schedule No overnight shifts No on-call Opportunity to help develop and shape a new urgent care service Established hospital with experienced veterinary and technical support Well-equipped facility with extensive in-house diagnostic and treatment capabilities 3-4 weeks PTO Health insurance stipend Annual CE stipend Veterinary licenses and professional dues paid Relocation/signing bonus 401(k) with 3% employer match after six months Help Us Expand Access to Veterinary Care Palmer Veterinary Clinic does not currently operate a dedicated urgent care service.

We are creating this position because we see an opportunity to expand the care available through our hospital and better meet the needs of pets and their owners in our community. We are looking for an experienced veterinarian who is excited by the opportunity to help us develop that service. While the practice will provide the hospital, equipment, staffing, and administrative support, we want the veterinarian in this position to have a meaningful voice in how urgent care develops. That may include collaborating with us on workflow, triage procedures, treatment protocols, scheduling, staffing needs, case management, and determining how the service can best complement our existing general practice. We aren't looking to simply replicate an emergency hospital. Our goal is to develop a sustainable urgent care service that provides expanded access to appropriate same-day care while maintaining the medical standards and client communication that define Palmer Veterinary Clinic. How We Practice Our motto, "Where Modern Medicine Meets Compassionate Care," reflects our approach to both medicine and client relationships. We practice progressive, high-quality veterinary medicine and believe medicine should continue to evolve. Our doctors are encouraged to discuss new protocols, diagnostics, treatments, and approaches to patient care. We value collaboration and are willing to change how we do something when there is a better way. That philosophy will carry directly into the development of our urgent care service. We also believe excellent medicine starts with listening. Clients seeking urgent care are often worried, stressed, and faced with unexpected decisions. We want them to feel heard and understand what is happening with their pet. Our doctors provide clear and transparent communication regarding diagnostic recommendations, treatment options, prognosis, and cost. Whenever medically appropriate, we provide options ranging from an ideal diagnostic and treatment plan to reasonable alternatives that may better fit an individual client's circumstances. Our goal is to identify what the patient needs, communicate those needs clearly, and work with the owner to develop an appropriate and realistic plan for their pet. Experienced Veterinarian & Technical Support Our established practice currently includes three full-time veterinarians, including the practice owner, three licensed veterinary technicians, three additional veterinary technicians, and additional support staff. We believe urgent care works best when veterinarians have capable technical support. We want our doctors focused on examining patients, making medical decisions, performing procedures, communicating with clients, and directing patient care rather than trying to do everything themselves. Hospital & Clinical Capabilities Our existing hospital provides the infrastructure and equipment needed to evaluate and manage a broad range of urgent medical and surgical cases.

Diagnostic Equipment:

Digital radiography Ultrasound IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment Zoetis digital cytology In-house urine culture capability Digital dental radiography

Surgery, Procedures & Anesthesia:

Dedicated surgical suite Dedicated dental suite Electrocautery CO surgical laser Cardell and PetMAP multiparameter monitoring equipment Multiple Heska and Proactive fluid pumps Individualized anesthetic protocols based on patient needs and risk factors Dedicated technician anesthetic monitoring Anesthetic and surgical practices guided by current veterinary standards and recommendations Proactive, individualized pain-management protocols We believe good anesthesia and pain management are fundamental components of quality patient care. Our approach combines appropriate patient assessment, individualized anesthetic and analgesic protocols, modern monitoring equipment, attentive technician monitoring, and current veterinary anesthetic and surgical guidelines.

Treatment & Hospitalized Patient Care:

Dedicated large-dog and small-dog ICU areas Two oxygen cages Dedicated feline kennels Dedicated isolation ward Cold laser therapy Proactive pain-management protocols for patients in need These capabilities provide a strong foundation for our new urgent care service and allow for rapid diagnostics, stabilization, treatment, monitoring, and appropriate surgical intervention, while recognizing when a patient requires referral or a higher level of care. Who We're Looking For Because this veterinarian will play an important role in establishing our urgent care service, this is not an entry-level position. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of small-animal clinical experience and be comfortable independently evaluating and managing urgent cases.

Our ideal veterinarian:

Has strong clinical judgment and triage skills Is comfortable independently managing urgent and same-day cases Can prioritize effectively as caseload and patient needs change Remains calm and organized in a fast-moving clinical environment Communicates clearly and compassionately with worried or stressed clients Is comfortable discussing diagnostic and treatment options and costs transparently Practices thoughtful, progressive medicine Values proactive pain management Works collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff Is interested in helping develop protocols and workflows for a new service Is open to new ideas and willing to contribute their own Treats clients, patients, and coworkers with respect Surgical experience is preferred and would be particularly valuable as we develop the range of cases our urgent care service can manage. We're looking for someone who combines clinical independence with a collaborative mindset—a veterinarian who is confident in their abilities but also enjoys discussing cases, sharing ideas, and helping build something as part of a team. Compensation & Benefits This position offers a guaranteed base salary of $170,000

• 200,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a 20% year-end production bonus.

The production bonus rewards production above an agreed-upon annual production goal. Once that goal is met, the veterinarian receives 20% of production above the established goal.

Our benefits package includes:

3-4 weeks paid time off Health insurance stipend Annual continuing education stipend Veterinary licenses and professional dues paid Relocation/signing bonus 401(k) with 3% employer match after six months Scrubs and jackets provided No overnight shifts No on-call Three Days On. Four Days to Enjoy Alaska. This position is designed around a three-day workweek. You'll work three 12-hour shifts—either Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday—leaving four days each week away from the hospital. Palmer is located in Alaska's beautiful Matanuska-Susitna Valley, with exceptional access to hiking, fishing, skiing, hunting, camping, biking, boating, and countless opportunities to explore Alaska while remaining within convenient reach of Anchorage. For candidates considering relocating from the Lower 48, we understand that moving to Alaska is a significant decision. We offer a relocation/signing bonus and are happy to talk candidly about what it's like to live and practice here. For the right veterinarian, this is an opportunity to do more than take another urgent care position. It's an opportunity to help build one. Bring your experience, your ideas, and your vision for what excellent urgent care can look like. We'll provide the established practice, team, technology, and resources to help make it happen.

Palmer Veterinary Clinic Palmer, Alaska Where Modern Medicine Meets Compassionate Care Job ID:

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