Relief Veterinarian - Overnight & Weekend Shifts

NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL ER SHIFT.

Summit does not have a walk-in emergency service. This means your patient care and oversight are focused only on patients admitted through our daytime specialty services. You will always have full technician support and a specialist available by phone. The ICU is also overseen by a critical care specialist who can offer phone and in-person support as needed. You will work closely with our specialists in providing the best care for our patients. If you love patient care without the unknown of an ER service, then this position was made for you.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

We are building a relief pool to cover two shift types. Tell us which works for you — or both. Overnight Shift | 6pm

• 8am You will be the primary in-house doctor overnight, responsible for a defined group of hospitalized specialty patients.

Technicians and technician assistants are present throughout the shift. Our criticalist, Dr. Tzipory, is your first point of contact for any escalation — she knows every patient and is always reachable by phone.

Responsibilities include:

Monitoring and maintaining care for hospitalized specialty patients Recognizing and managing complications in surgical, neurological, and oncology cases Contacting the on-call specialist or criticalist as needed — they are always reachable by phone Client updates as needed Patient discharges Completing patient records and end-of-shift handoffs Weekend Day Shift | 7am

• 12pm Saturday and/or Sunday mornings alongside our technician team.

You'll assess hospitalized specialty patients, manage morning care, communicate with owners, and send patients home. Done by noon.

Responsibilities include:

Morning rounds and assessment of hospitalized specialty patients Monitoring patient status and updating care plans as needed Contacting on-call specialists or Dr. Tzipory (criticalist) for guidance on cases of concern Client updates as needed Patient discharges with thorough client education and discharge instructions Completing records and transitioning cases for the incoming team

WHAT MAKES SUMMIT DIFFERENT

No walk-in ER — every patient in the hospital is known, worked up, and has a care plan before your shift begins Full tech team — you are never working without skilled support Criticalist backup by phone — Dr. Tzipory is first-line for escalations on both shifts Specialist call coverage — all specialists reachable for case-specific questions Defined patient population — hospitalized specialty patients with established care plans, not unpredictable trauma or unknown presentations

COMPENSATION

Overnight shift (6pm

• 8am): $1,000
• $1,200 flat rate per shift Weekend day shift (7am
• 12pm): $500 flat rate per shift Holiday shifts: 1.

25x applicable shift rate

SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT

We are building a relief pool to support overnight and weekend coverage as we grow our surgical and specialty schedule. Initially we anticipate 1-2 overnight shifts per month, and 5-8 weekend shifts per month, with volume growing over time. There is no minimum shift commitment. You tell us when you're available — we'll reach out when we need coverage.

REQUIREMENTS

Active Colorado veterinary license (DVM or VMD) Minimum 2 years of experience in emergency or critical care medicine Comfort managing post-operative patients and recognizing surgical, neurological, and oncologic complications Ability to perform point-of-care ultrasound/FAST scans and evaluate specialty post-operative patients Ability to work independently while communicating proactively with the on-call team Preferred but not required: experience with specialty or referral hospital post-operative care. What matters most to us is that you are responsible, independent, and genuinely invested in the patients in front of you.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This role is a strong fit for: Emergency or critical care veterinarians who want flexible supplemental income without the chaos of a full ER Veterinarians currently in full-time ER roles who want lower-intensity coverage on the side Criticalists, internists, or specialty residents seeking occasional shifts outside their primary hospital

ABOUT SUMMIT VETERINARY SPECIALTY CENTER

Summit Veterinary Specialty Center is a new independent specialty hospital opening in Firestone, Colorado in Summer 2026. Summit was founded to redefine what veterinary specialty care can be — focused on a select range of specialties so we can hire the most skilled doctors and technicians to deliver uncompromising care. As an independent organization, we're reclaiming the values that matter most in veterinary medicine: community, transparency, and exceptional care. We show up each day with humanity — fostering a culture of kindness, collaboration, and genuine joy in the work we do together. Our specialties include Surgery & Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, and Ophthalmology. We have a dedicated criticalist who serves as our hospitalist — not an ER doctor — providing in-house critical care support and specialist backup around the clock.

OUR CORE VALUES

Exceptional Care:

We go above and beyond when caring for our patients, clients and referring veterinarians.

Kindness:

We show up with humanity, especially when it's hard. Everyone deserves empathy, respect and compassion.

Transparency:

We communicate clearly, openly and honestly so clients, staff and the referring community can make empowered choices.

Fun:

We foster a positive and energetic environment where laughter and joy are part of the healing process.

Community:

We invest in the growth and development of our employees professionally and personally while supporting the veterinary profession.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply or learn more, please send your CV to: recruiting@summitvetcenter.com summitvetcenter.com Summit Veterinary Specialty Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Pay:

$1,000.00

• $1,200.

00 per day

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person