Career Opportunities

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — 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.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Board-Certified or Residency Trained Equine Surgeon (Full or Part Time) to join our team at Vetwerx Equine North. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.

• We offer comprehensive services to a diverse client base, ranging from high-performance sport horses to beloved companions.
• Our practice is well-equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics, a fully equipped surgical suite, and an experienced support staff that values both innovation and compassionate care. 

Position Highlights:

• Perform elective surgeries only (No after hours surgery required)
• Support lameness evaluations and advanced diagnostics
• Collaborate with referring veterinarians and the in-house team
• Provide mentorship to interns and veterinary staff
• Contribute to the continued growth of our surgical services
• Flexible scheduling and shared on-call responsibilities
• Access to advanced equipment and technology
• A strong support team and positive work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and CE

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• 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
• 1-year rotational internship (university or large referral practice).
• Completed a 3-year, AVMA approved residency program
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• Strong diagnostic and clinical 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)

• Board Certification
• 2-5 years of experience post-residency
• 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.

PetVet Care Centers' VetweRx Equine North is currently seeking a General Practice Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — 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.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

• Our state-of-the-art facility combines advanced diagnostics, surgery, sports medicine, rehabilitation, reproductive services, and ambulatory care, giving team members the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload and continually expand their skills. We are committed to investing in innovative technology and providing the resources our team needs to deliver the highest standard of care.
• If you're seeking a workplace that values collaboration, excellence, innovation, and personal well-being, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room, taking the patient's weight and other vital signs upon arrival
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT's).
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with the administration of medications or with patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines, etc.
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Feed patients as prescribed by the attending doctor or as the client has requested; record appetites; recognize and report any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors
• Communicate in a positive manner with clients and ensure that they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital each day; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensure the safe use of chemicals; complete laundry
• Bath and care for patients who stay overnight; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed prior to their release
• Adhere to the hospital's safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full-time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully with urgency to directions given by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager; may have other assigned duties if working in a specialty area (i.e., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc.)

Qualifications (Required)

• Horse experience and willingness to learn
• Horse handling (leading, restraining, grooming)
• Understanding behavior & safety
• Basic care (feeding, stall cleaning, turnout)
• Ability to lift, restrain, and work long hours
• Attention to detail (medications, vitals, records)
• Comfort in messy, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication (with vets & clients)
• Calmness under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Reliability
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Medication administration
• Record keeping
• Handling multiple horses daily
• Exams
• Assisting with medical procedures (holding for injections, exams)
• Lab work
• Sterilization of equipment
• Equine studies Animal science
• Bandaging legs/hooves certification (CEA/AEVA) or vet tech training

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8AM-5PM (may vary depending on workload)

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

PetVet Care Centers' VetweRx Equine North is currently seeking a Surgery Veterinary Assistant to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — 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.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

• Our state-of-the-art facility combines advanced diagnostics, surgery, sports medicine, rehabilitation, reproductive services, and ambulatory care, giving team members the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload and continually expand their skills. We are committed to investing in innovative technology and providing the resources our team needs to deliver the highest standard of care.
• If you're seeking a workplace that values collaboration, excellence, innovation, and personal well-being, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The Equine Anesthesia & Surgery Technician is a vital aspect of the surgical department. This position will have the following responsibilities, as well as any others assigned by the staff veterinarians.

• Review the daily calendar and ensure that all necessary equipment, supplies, and medications are ready for scheduled procedures.
• Maintain surgical inventory, equipment, and sterilization of instruments.
• Responsible for evaluating the patient’s health prior to surgery and during induction, surgery, and recovery, informing the staff veterinarians of any abnormalities.
• Manage turnover of induction and operating rooms, including cleaning and disinfecting between patients.
• Coordinate patient flow through induction, surgery, and recovery. Ensuring efficient flow to maximize the number of patients moving through each day.
• Enter accurate medical records and invoicing. Ensure efficient flow of information between the Ambulatory, Diagnostic, Surgery, and Rehabilitation departments of the hospital.
• Post-operative bandage changes and medication administration.
• Assist in other areas of the hospital as needed.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 2 years of equine veterinary experience
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Equine Anesthesia experience or certification
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8AM-5PM (may vary depending on workload)

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources