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Role Overview
Title: Locum Veterinarian
Pay: $150–$170 per hour (varies by experience, skills, and location)
Purpose: Provide preventive care and diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in companion animals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical exams, diagnostics, and basic surgical procedures
- Prescribe and administer treatments and preventive care
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans clearly to clients and veterinary staff
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including controlled substances
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment
- Lead and collaborate with the veterinary care team
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
- Active state veterinary license in good standing
- DEA registration
- Ability to perform basic surgical procedures
Core Skills & Traits
- Strong communication and client service skills
- Surgical competence
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Comfortable using computers and veterinary medical software
- Compassionate, resilient, and team-oriented mindset
Work Environment
- May require evenings and weekends
- Physically active role, including standing and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Exposure to animals that may bite or scratch and to medical hazards
- Moderate noise levels
Benefits & Perks
- Locum-Specific Benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Continuing education access (including VetFolio and medical library resources)
- Three complimentary wellness plans for pets
- Exclusive professional discounts
- For Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarians (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Student loan assistance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education allowance
- Life and disability insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Backup child and elder care support
$150 - $170 an hour
About 1840 & Company
1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.
Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work-life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximizing their professional growth and earning potential.
We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent. Visit www.1840andco.com to learn more about us. To explore a wealth of career opportunities and find a role that suits your unique skills and aspirations, please visit our dedicated jobs portal at jobs.1840andco.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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