What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at LocalVet Urgent Care?
Urgent Care Veterinarian – LocalVet Urgent Care
About LocalVet Urgent Care
LocalVet Urgent Care is a rapidly growing, independent veterinary urgent care network dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most. We’re bringing modern, compassionate, same-day care to communities across the region — with a new Springfield, MO location opening in 2026. Our mission is simple: to make veterinary urgent care local, accessible, and personal. LocalVet Urgent Care offers a private, ownership-based opportunity for veterinarians who want to provide exceptional care to their local community. We seek veterinarians ready to handle wide ranges of case presentation — from soft tissue surgery to internal medicine — allowing doctors to focus on what they do best: diagnose, perform surgery, and patient care. We provide community-focused, compassionate care with affordability as a core value. We are LocalVet Urgent Care.
Culture
At LocalVet, we believe that how we care for our teams is just as important as how we care for our patients. You’ll join a supportive, positive environment that values collaboration, respect, and professional growth. We’re proud to foster a culture built on the following:
- Community Connection – Listening, open communication, positive workplace culture, and community focus.
- Practice Ownership – Equity opportunity from day one. We want to see YOU succeed as an owner.
- Growth – Ongoing clinical mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Veterinarian who is passionate about helping both pets and their people.
- Proficient or interested in soft tissue surgery
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintains composure and sound judgment under pressure
- Possesses a positive, solutions-focused attitude
- Holds an active DVM license (or equivalent)
Why LocalVet Urgent Care?
Because urgent care and emergency medicine are what we do best. Our hospitals are designed from the ground up for high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care — and our teams are supported with industry-leading benefits.
- Competitive, industry-leading compensation package (Equity day one).
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and travel expense.
- Generous employee pet discount
- Independent growth and learning opportunities
Contact us: localvetuc@gmail.com | localvetuc.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $125,000 - $250,000