Description

Urgent Care Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) - Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas, Texas

Description

Urgent Care Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) - Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX


Metro Paws Animal Hospital | Evening & Flexible Shifts Available

Metro Paws - Oak Cliff is seeking a compassionate and motivated Urgent Care Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join our full-service small animal hospital in Dallas, Texas. This position supports our expanded evening urgent care hours (up to 11:00 PM) and offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates to grow their careers in a collaborative, well-supported practice.

Whether you are looking to build urgent care expertise or prefer structured evening shifts with work-life balance, Metro Paws provides the tools, mentorship, and team culture to help you succeed.

Position Highlights:

• Provide urgent care veterinary services, wellness exams, diagnostics, and surgery
• Serve a diverse and pet-loving client base in the Oak Cliff community
• Utilize advanced medical technology to deliver high-quality patient care
• Scheduled shifts available Monday-Sunday between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM
• Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth

Why Join Metro Paws - Oak Cliff?

• Full-service small animal practice with urgent care services
• Modern hospital equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics and surgical tools
• Collaborative team focused on preventive care, surgery, and diagnostics
• Flexible scheduling with daytime and evening shift options
• Supportive leadership and a positive, inclusive work environment

Oak Cliff is one of Dallas’s most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods, offering a unique blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and a strong sense of community. With excellent dining, arts, and outdoor spaces-plus easy access to downtown Dallas-Oak Cliff is an ideal location for veterinarians seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

Qualifications:

• Skilled in preventive care medicine
• Experience in general surgery & general dentistry
• Enjoys a busy, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Passion for exceptional animal care
• Effective collaborator
• Holds a current DVM/VMD licensure in the United States preferred
• Availability to cover shifts in the evenings (up to 11PM)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with sign-on and retention bonuses
• No negative accrual, providing financial stability
• Flexible schedules and paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 2% company match
• CE allowance ($2,500 annually + 3 CE PTO days)
• Student loan repayment program (up to $15,000/year for 4 years)
• Paid DEA and state licensure fees
• Professional liability insurance
• Scrub and white coat allowance
• Employee discounts
• 24/7 access to Kindly Human, a peer-to-peer mental well-being platform
• 529 Gift of College Savings Plan

About Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Oak Cliff

Metro Paws Animal Hospital is a collaboration between three veterinary hospitals in the Dallas Metro area. Our locations are full-service, offering many additional services for dogs and cats in addition to wellness care and immunizations, boarding, dermatology, radiology, surgery, dentistry, and heartworm treatment.

In 2006, Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Skillman was founded by Drs. Jennifer Lavender and Kathryn Sarpong to offer Dallas residents personalized veterinary care for their dogs and cats. To better serve our clientele, a second location Metro Paws Animal - Oak Cliff was built in July 2012. Finally, Metro Paws Animal Hospital - White Rock, which opened in January 2016.

Our three locations offer general practice and holistic care approaches. We provide our teams with the tools and training necessary to feel confident in the job they do. We value continuing your education and personal development. We provide our team with every opportunity to continue to learn and grow. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Oak Cliff is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Metro Paws Animal Hospital - Oak Cliff is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.