Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time
Listed compensation
$80k-$240k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time or Part-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Veterinary Practice Partners as a Feline-Only Veterinarian – No ER, Sign-On Bonus in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time Salary: $80,000 to $130,000 + 20% production, earning potential $240K+. No negative accrual.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80K - $240K
- 10 days PTO.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE allowance
- License and DEA reimbursement
- Pet-care discount
- Two sets of scrubs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Veterinary Practice Partners in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care exclusively for feline patients in a low-stress environment. Manage chronic conditions, perform dental procedures, and build long-term relationships with cat owners.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution. Candidates must possess a valid Louisiana veterinary license or be eligible to obtain one.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Feline-Only Veterinarian – Full-Time or Part-Time at Veterinary Practice Partners a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary — ranked against 4,077 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc.
Feline Medicine Career Context
Veterinary Practice Partners ranks #6 of 13 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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