Part-Time Veterinarian

The Pet Care Center Clinic Esplanade, serving the Metairie community since 1958, is a practice built on dedication to delivering the highest quality medical care available. We are exceptionally proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association AAHA accredited facility, voluntarily undergoing rigorous evaluations to meet or exceed the global benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. Only about 15% of hospitals achieve this status, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence across surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and emergency services. This dedication is echoed by our community, which has given us an outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. If you are seeking a place where you can do your best work alongside skilled, comprehensive small animal practitioners, this opportunity is for you.

Joining our practice means becoming part of a highly respected team dedicated to continuous quality improvement. Our collaborative structure includes seven veterinarians, led by an experienced Lead Veterinarian, ensuring you have supportive mentorship and ample opportunities for clinical discussion. We believe that when you feel supported and equipped, you are better positioned to succeed. You will work within an environment that values detailed client service, including follow-up phone calls, ensuring that our teammates have the necessary resources to focus their energy entirely on high-quality patient outcomes across a broad spectrum of services.

As an AAHA accredited facility, you are guaranteed standards of care that cover nearly every aspect of the hospital, including our approach to anesthesiology, patient handling, and emergency services. You will have the resources to provide full-service small animal medicine, ranging from comprehensive Wellness and Prevention programs to Advanced Care and complex Surgical Procedures. The clinic is fully equipped for sophisticated Testing and Diagnostics, Urgent Care, and Pet Emergencies, often offering same-day availability for critical needs. We prioritize delivering a longer, healthier life for every patient we serve through high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient-centered, modern protocols.

The hospital is conveniently located in Metairie, a lively community right outside New Orleans, Louisiana. Working here offers you the chance to live in a culturally rich region renowned globally for its distinct music, unique cuisine, and vibrant annual celebrations. You will enjoy the infectious energy of a historic city while serving a loyal, established client base in a stable suburban setting. This is a unique opportunity to advance your veterinary career in a setting known for both professional rigor and an exceptional quality of life.