General Information Ref 46354 Department Veterinarian Job Site Pet Care Center Date Published 10-24-2025 Pay Class Full-Time Base Min. 0 Base Max. 0 Description & Requirements Company Overview The Pet Care Center has served the Metairie community since 1958 building a legacy of comprehensive high-quality care. We are honored to hold American Animal Hospital Association AAHA accreditation meaning we regularly meet or exceed the rigorous standards recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality medicine. Only 15 of hospitals achieve this status covering critical areas like surgery diagnostics and patient safety. This commitment to excellence is deeply appreciated by our community reflected in our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. If you seek a supportive established environment where you can focus on managing complex medical cases and truly grow your expertise we invite you to do your best work here alongside our highly qualified teammates. We know that providing exceptional care requires exceptional support for all of our teammates. Joining our practice means stepping into a cohesive group of professionals collaborating alongside seven DVMs including a dedicated Lead Veterinarian. Our robust structure allows us to maintain the demanding AAHA standards across every aspect of the hospital including surgical procedures anesthesia and comprehensive emergency services. We are open seven days a week until 1100 PM and our comprehensive coverage and team support ensure that you have the internal resources and communication channels needed to succeed in complex urgent care scenarios and long-term patient management. You will be working in a modern full-service small animal environment dedicated to advanced care. We focus on providing detailed Wellness and Prevention services advanced Testing and Diagnostics and specialized Surgical Procedures. Our team manages a stimulating caseload by providing critical Urgent Care and Emergency services seven days a week offering immediate support to the local New Orleans area and expanding your opportunity to manage diverse and demanding medical challenges. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care available so your patients may experience a longer healthier life through proactive and advanced treatment plans. Pet Care Center is conveniently located in Metairie Louisiana serving the immediate community and surrounding areas including greater New Orleans. Metairie provides the comfortable accessibility and dedicated community feel of a major suburb while offering quick access to all the renowned cultural richness diverse dining and professional resources of the New Orleans metro area. You will find a strong engaged pet-owning clientele that highly values the comprehensive high-standard medical services we provide allowing you to build lasting professional relationships and enjoy life in a vibrant Gulf Coast community. Job Description What Your Day-to-Day Looks LikeBuild Lasting Relationships Connect with clients and their pets becoming their trusted partner in a pets lifelong health.Practice Your Best Medicine From diagnosis to treatment youll 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 Were Looking ForDoctor 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 Youre SupportedAs 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 CompensationCompetitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.Total WellbeingComprehensive coverage including Health Dental Vision and more plus Maternity Leave and 247 TeleDoc access.Financial HealthPlan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.Commitment to GrowthReceive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.The Power of a NetworkTap into a nationwide community of over 20000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.Peace of MindCompany-paid Professional Liability Coverage so you can focus on what you do best practicing great medicine.About Mission Pet HealthMission 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.