Veterinarian Per Diem/Relief - Arkansas Veterinary Emergency

Stay connected to the medicine you love, with a team that values your experience | Collaborative emergency and specialty care

Position Overview
Join PetVet Care Centers as a Per Diem/Relief Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists (AVES). You'll step into a locally led hospital where the team knows its community, supports one another, and shares a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care, backed by the resources of the PetVet Care Centers network.

Arkansas Veterinary Emergency and Specialists is a multi-specialty and emergency veterinary center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The hospital provides emergency and specialty care and serves the pets and families of Little Rock and the surrounding community.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here
At AVES, specialists and emergency clinicians work together in a supportive culture built on collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to high-quality care.

Here, you'll find:

• A collaborative team that values mutual respect and enjoys working together
• Experienced veterinary professionals supporting technical care and client service
• A strong team of Board Certified Veterinary Specialists
• A spacious, state-of-the-art 8,500-square-foot facility
• Emergency and specialty cases that keep your clinical knowledge and skills active
• Little Rock's cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and welcoming community along the Arkansas River

Why Per Diem/Relief Work at AVES

For Doctors seeking greater flexibility, AVES offers Per Diem/Relief opportunities while helping the hospital maintain continuity of care. You’ll continue doing what you do best while supporting a team and community that value your contribution.

• Keep your clinical knowledge and skills active through emergency and specialty care
• Bring your experience to patients, clients, and a team that needs it
• Stay connected to the profession during a career or life transition
• Experience AVES’s team, culture, and approach to medicine firsthand

Compensation for Per Diem/Relief roles is based on a shift rate, taking into account experience and hours/shifts worked. Salary ranges listed in this posting reflect full-time roles.

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony

If flexibility is important to you, but Per Diem/Relief work isn’t quite what you’re looking for, let’s connect. We’ll work together to explore schedule options that align with how you want to work.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Julia Stephens, at [email protected].

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

About PetVet Care Centers

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

Pay Range 160000 - 187000 USD