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CareVet Health
Morgan City, Louisiana

Veterinarian | Morgan City, LA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CareVet is offering a guaranteed base and bonus combination of 200k in your first year with CareVet of Franklin and sister hospital, CareVet of Atchafalaya, as a full-time Veterinarian.

This opportunity is available for an experienced, full-time doctor who is looking to join our thriving hospitals in Franklin and Morgan City, LA.

If you're looking to join a close-knit team where you can grow your skills and make a real difference in the lives of your patients and community, this is the opportunity for you!

In addition to our customizable compensation package this position offers paid family leave, a production bonus plan, student loan support, clinical support, work/life balance, access to our vacation plan, and "true" paid time off!

Your Role as an Associate Veterinarian

Due to growth in the area and an increasing demand for services, we are currently seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated team! This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a team working in a family-like atmosphere while maintaining personal balance and well-being.

In this role, you will work closely with our tenured and skilled support staff and Medical Director to provide high-quality, personalized care to our patients and their families. Your expertise and passion for patient care will contribute to the continued success of our hospitals!

We are ideally seeking a full-time Veterinarian to split their time between these sister locations, with the flexibility to potentially work Saturdays should our hospital hours expand in the future.

About the Hospitals

CareVet of Franklin and CareVet of Atchafalaya are well-established, community-trusted hospitals that have been proudly serving their communities and surrounding areas since 1980. We provide modern veterinary care rooted in strong family values. The Franklin location features 2 exam rooms, while Atchafalaya features 3.

Equipped with a dental station, digital radiography unit, an ultrasound machine, comprehensive in-house diagnostic laboratory, and an electrocautery unit - allowing for fast and precise diagnostics and treatment.

Our diverse caseload includes small animal preventive care, an opportunity for mixed animal practice, internal medicine, dentistry, and general surgery. You'll be part of a passionate and collaborative team that prioritizes open, positive communication and fosters lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

We Love Morgan City and Franklin!

Located in South Louisiana’s scenic Bayou Region, Morgan City and Franklin embody the charm of small-town living, with a rich cultural heritage, and a tight-knit community.

Located along the picturesque banks of the Atchafalaya River and Bayou Teche, Franklin and Morgan City offers endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts—whether you're fishing, boating, or birdwatching.

The vibrant Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is just one of the many events that celebrate our local traditions and industries, bringing residents together in joy and camaraderie.

With a relatively affordable cost of living, Morgan City and Franklin are an ideal choice for families and individuals seeking a laid-back, fulfilling lifestyle.

Centrally located between Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, these communities offer small-town living with easy access to larger urban centers!

CareVet Offers You

  • Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
  • Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
  • Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb
  • Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
  • For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Kaitlyn Bryan at (816) 379-0805, or by email at khenderson@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingPatient assessmentVaccinationClient communicationAnimal handlingMedical record keepingClinical diagnosticsAnesthesia monitoringEmergency responseTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Morgan City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$143k
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
Student loan support
Relocation stipend
No upfront non-compete
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401k with match
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance