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Cat Hospital of Metairie
Metairie, Louisiana

Up to $30,000 Sign-on bonus-Veterinarian-Cat Hospital of Metairie

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90K–$100K /yr Base

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Practice

At Cat Hospital of Metairie, we provide a broad spectrum of feline-focused veterinary services and diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also consult with local veterinary hospitals and specialists when additional diagnostics or treatments are warranted.

Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, an in-hospital surgery suite, in-house X-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels.

Position Purpose

Join Our Feline-Focused Team!

Cat Hospital of Metairie

1500 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 70005Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus$90,000-$100,000 Annual Base

About Us

Cat Hospital of Metairie is a dedicated feline-only veterinary practice committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our beloved feline patients.

  • We pride ourselves on creating a stress-free and welcoming environment for both our patients and their owners.
  • Our modern facility is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools, allowing us to deliver the highest standard of care.
  • We have a fantastic team of support staff that values teamwork.

We're Seeking

A passionate and skilled Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join our growing team.

A veterinarian with a strong interest in feline medicine and a commitment to providing individualized patient care.

An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with clients.

A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Access to modern veterinary equipment and technology.
  • Health, Dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • And more!
  • We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and compassionate DVM to our Cat Hospital of Metairie family!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Examine and treat feline patients to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries using diagnostic equipment and surgery. Provide preventative care advice to pet owners and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring ethical compliance.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Candidates must be eligible for DEA/BNDD and be capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgeryDiagnostic InterpretationClient CommunicationMedical Record MaintenancePharmacologyCollaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Louisiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$100kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)414 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerLouisiana index 88.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Louisiana34 active3,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-105k
1
$120k
4
$130k-155k
1
$170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 6 employers
CME allowance
82% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
27% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
Cat Hospital of Metairie logo

About Cat Hospital of Metairie

Veterinary
Metairie, Louisiana

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules

Living in Metairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.