Description & Requirements
Description & Requirements
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.
What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
- Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
- Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
- Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
- Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.
Who We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
- A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
- A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
- Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.
Responsibilities and Benefits
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Generous Compensation
Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
Total Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.
Financial Health
Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.
Commitment to Growth
Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
The Power of a Network
Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.
Peace of Mind
Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.