No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$165k (median of 42 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 100 active roles in this specialty
Relief Veterinarian - Urgent Care
About the Role
Urgent care relief veterinarian. No overnight shifts. Shifts Friday-Monday 10am-8pm. Georgetown, TX.
Join VetCheck for Pets as a Relief Veterinarian – Urgent Care, No Overnights in Georgetown, Texas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Supportive team environment
- 4-5 experienced nurses per DVM
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- No tolerance policy for abusive clients
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with VetCheck for Pets in Georgetown, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will assess and triage incoming emergency cases while performing comprehensive examinations and developing treatment plans. They are also responsible for conducting surgeries, managing critical care cases, and administering anesthesia in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. Proven experience in emergency medicine or critical care settings is required, along with strong surgical and diagnostic skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
In Texas, Veterinarian listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$141k across 309 listings, vs ~$130k nationally (2,814 listings).
Texas's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100) — Texas ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Relief Veterinarian - Urgent Care position at VetCheck for Pets includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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