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Job Description
Part-Time Veterinarian — Rehabilitation & Mobility Medicine Animal Therapy Center Bethlehem, PA Job Details Part-time | Contract $400 - $500 a day 6 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care Collaborate with healthcare professionals Working with individuals with chronic pain Pain medicine Customer communication Teamwork Care documentation Sports medicine Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Health record tracking Animal patient charting Communication with pet owners Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Veterinary Medicine Veterinary post-operative care Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Orthopedics Managing patient records Veterinary License Full Job Description Animal Therapy Center in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a licensed DVM with a serious interest in veterinary rehabilitation, mobility medicine, pain management, senior pet care and post-operative recovery. This is a part-time independent contractor opportunity averaging approximately 12 hours per week, generally scheduled as two 6-hour shifts. The role is designed for a veterinarian who is already rehabilitation-certified, currently enrolled in a recognized rehabilitation certification program, or committed to beginning an approved certification path such as CCRT, CCRP, CCAT or comparable veterinary rehabilitation training. This is not a traditional general-practice position. The veterinarian will not be responsible for a routine vaccine schedule, surgery caseload, emergency medicine or a high-volume GP appointment load. The focus is helping pets improve mobility, recover safely, manage chronic conditions and maintain quality of life. About Animal Therapy Center Animal Therapy Center is an established rehabilitation-focused practice serving pets and families throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Our services and facility include:
Underwater treadmill therapy Therapeutic laser Land-based therapeutic exercise Senior mobility care Post-operative rehabilitation Pain-management support Fitness and conditioning programs Trained rehabilitation therapy staff The veterinarian will work collaboratively with our rehabilitation-certified veterinarian and therapy team while becoming familiar with ATC's established clinical approach. Primary Responsibilities Perform rehabilitation evaluations and mobility assessments Evaluate senior pets, arthritis cases, post-operative patients and pets with mobility concerns Conduct appropriate orthopedic and neurologic screening Develop treatment plans that trained therapy staff can safely carry out Perform progress examinations, rechecks and doctor-guided follow-up care Provide acupuncture, laser therapy, pain-management services or other doctor-level treatments when appropriately trained Identify contraindications and determine when additional diagnostics, consultation or referral are needed Clearly communicate findings, treatment goals and recommendations to pet owners Communicate with referring veterinarians when appropriate Maintain accurate and timely medical records Collaborate respectfully with ATC's veterinarian, therapists and managment team Required Qualifications DVM Active Pennsylvania veterinary license or ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure before seeing patients Ability to independently perform veterinary examinations and make appropriate medical decisions Serious interest in veterinary rehabilitation, mobility medicine, senior pets, arthritis, pain management and post-operative recovery Strong client communication and medical documentation skills Willingness to collaborate, follow established clinical protocols and request guidance when a case falls outside the candidate's experience Professional liability insurance appropriate for independent contractor work Rehabilitation Training Candidates should meet at least one of the following criteria: Completed a recognized veterinary rehabilitation certification program Currently enrolled in a program such as CCRT, CCRP, CCAT, or comparable training Completed meaningful rehabilitation-related coursework or continuing education Possess relevant experience in acupuncture, pain management, orthopedics, neurology, geriatric medicine, integrative medicine, sports medicine or mobility care and have a credible plan to pursue formal rehabilitation certification Candidates must be able to provide documentation of any certification, enrollment, coursework or continuing education listed in their application. Schedule Approximately 12 hours per week Generally two 6-hour shifts Potential availability may include Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and/or Sunday The final schedule will be based on candidate availability, patient demand and practice needs Additional shifts may become available over time based on demand and fit Compensation Independent contractor position $400 minimum per weekday or Saturday 6-hour shift $500 minimum per Sunday 6-hour shift Production-based earning opportunity when the agreed percentage of the veterinarian's direct collected production exceeds the daily minimum Final compensation terms will depend on credentials, experience, schedule and services performed. Why Consider Animal Therapy Center? This opportunity may be a strong fit for a veterinarian who: Wants to build a rehabilitation-focused career Is pursuing or considering formal rehabilitation certification Enjoys senior pets, mobility cases, pain management and quality-of-life medicine Wants to practice outside the pace and pressure of traditional general practice Values thoughtful appointments and collaborative treatment planning Wants access to an established rehabilitation facility and trained therapy team Is interested in a position that may grow over time without requiring an immediate full-time commitment How to Apply Please submit: A current resume or CV Confirmation of Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility A brief explanation of your interest in veterinary rehabilitation Details regarding relevant certifications, coursework, continuing education or current enrollment Your anticipated rehabilitation certification goals Your availability for Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and/or Sunday shifts
Pay:
$400.00 - $500.00 per day
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Are you currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania? Are you currently certified or enrolled in a veterinary rehabilitation program such as CCRT, CCRP, CCAT or comparable training? If you are not currently enrolled, please describe your relevant rehabilitation, acupuncture, pain-management, orthopedic, neurologic, geriatric or mobility-medicine experience and your plans for pursuing formal certification. Are you able to provide documentation of any rehabilitation certification, current enrollment, completed coursework or related continuing education listed in your application? What specifically interests you about veterinary rehabilitation and mobility medicine? Which days are you potentially available: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday? Are you comfortable working as an independent contractor and maintaining your own professional liability insurance?
