PT Urgent Care Veterinarian | West Lafayette Veterinary Care | West Lafayette IN
Listed compensation
$90k-$110k
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Position Purpose
Part-Time, Experienced Associate DVM – Urgent Care
West Lafayette Veterinary Care is a modern, fully equipped hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for pets and peace of mind for their families. Our facility is designed to handle both general practice needs and urgent care cases, ensuring our patients receive timely and thorough treatment when they need it most. With advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and a commitment to client education, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in the community.
Our team is made up of passionate, skilled professionals who truly love what they do. We believe in supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and working collaboratively to give every patient the best possible outcome. You’ll be joining a group that values strong communication, a positive work environment, and a shared dedication to patient care—even on the busiest days.
Located in the vibrant city of West Lafayette, our hospital is surrounded by the energy of a college town combined with the warmth of a close-knit community. Home to Purdue University, the area offers cultural events, sports, beautiful parks, and a variety of dining options. With a low cost of living and plenty of Midwestern charm, West Lafayette is a wonderful place to work and live.
If you’re an experienced veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced urgent care setting and wants to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and join our team at West Lafayette Veterinary Care—where your skills matter, your team supports you, and your community needs you.
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 off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $90,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will examine and treat companion animals, perform surgeries, and interpret diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
In Indiana, the Urgent Care weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$175k (10 salary observations; 30 listings), vs ~$151k nationally (386 salary observations; 1,668 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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