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🩺 Part-Time Veterinarian
Location: Fresno
Position Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible, 2-4 Days per Week | Day Shift | No Nights | No On-Call | No Weekends
🌟 Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and community-driven Part-Time Veterinarian to join our team in Fresno, California. This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinarian who values work-life balance, believes in accessible veterinary care, and thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
Our practice is committed to providing high-quality, affordable medical and surgical services to pets and their families, allowing you to focus on meaningful work in a supportive setting—without the burnout typically seen in traditional practices.
🏥 About Our Practice
- Spacious facility designed for efficient, high-volume workflows
- Dedicated surgical suite optimized for spay/neuter and routine procedures
- Digital radiology and in-house diagnostics to support timely case management
- Reliable anesthesia and patient monitoring systems to ensure safe, streamlined procedures
- Experienced, team-oriented staff accustomed to a fast-paced surgical environment
We encourage a work environment that enables doctors to deliver excellent care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
🐾 What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries 30-35 (high-quality, efficient techniques encouraged)
- Conduct physical exams and diagnose medical conditions
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Perform small animal soft tissue surgeries (mentorship available)
- Provide preventive and wellness care
- Educate clients on treatment options and preventive health
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff
- Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with California regulations
🌄 Why Fresno?
Fresno offers affordable living in a growing community with easy access to stunning outdoor destinations like Sequoia National Forest and Yosemite National Park. Whether you enjoy hiking, local dining, arts, or family-friendly neighborhoods, Fresno provides a well-rounded lifestyle. Plus, it’s within driving distance to California’s beautiful beaches, perfect for weekend getaways.
- ✅ Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited program
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of California
- Ability to obtain a DEA certificate
- Minimum of 2 years of veterinary medical experience, including 1 year of surgical experience in spaying/neutering
- Passion for accessible veterinary care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- New graduates welcome — mentorship provided
- 💼 Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Health Insurance (for qualifying hours)
- Dental & Vision Insurance (for qualifying hours)
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Continuing Education allowance & paid CE days
- Paid California veterinary licensure & membership fees
- Employee pet care discounts