US-Based Staff Veterinarian

US-Based Staff Veterinarian

Location: Remote, United States
Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Expected Commitment: ~ 40 hours per week

About Vetster & The Role

Vetster expands access to veterinary care by connecting pet owners with licensed veterinarians through a digital platform that supports professional veterinary advice, diagnoses, treatment, and prescriptions.

Vetster is seeking an experienced Staff Veterinarian to provide high-quality virtual veterinary care through the Vetster platform. This is a primarily clinical, fully remote 1099 contractor role. The Staff Veterinarian will maintain a consistent virtual appointment caseload, including Vetster marketplace appointments and consultations involving animals cared for through retail and strategic partnerships. In addition to scheduled appointments, the role includes continuity-of-care responsibilities, collaboration with Vetster’s RVT team, and clinical input across other internal teams.

What You’ll Do

Provide Virtual Veterinary Care to Clients

• Provide virtual assessments, treatment recommendations, and prescriptions within applicable regulatory requirements through the Vetster platform.
• Identify cases requiring emergency or specialty care and recommend escalation.

Continuity of Care

• Serve as an Assigned Continuing Veterinarian when the originating Marketplace Veterinarian is unavailable, in accordance with applicable VCPR requirements.
• Review medical records and support continuity-of-care needs, including:
  • Prescription renewals and fulfillment inquiries
  • Follow-up questions related to established treatment plans
• Collaborate with the RVT team on escalated cases and cases requiring further review.

Clinical Expertise

• Provide practical clinical feedback to Product, Engineering, Operations, and other Vetster teams regarding workflows that affect veterinary care.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable state veterinary telemedicine laws, proposed legislative changes, VCPR requirements, and relevant regulatory changes.

Education & External Engagement

As mutually agreed upon and based on availability, the Staff Veterinarian may also:

• Participate in media, PR, and industry events.
• Contribute to educational content for pet owners and veterinarians.

Schedule & Caseload

This role requires an expected commitment of approximately 40 hours per week, inclusive of scheduled appointments, medical records, administrative time, continuity-of-care activities, internal meetings, and clinical follow-up.

• Appointments with clients are scheduled in 20-minute increments.
• The anticipated average caseload is approximately 12–16 appointments per day.
• Appointments are generally scheduled consecutively (varies by demand), with protected time given for meal breaks, medical records, and administrative responsibilities.
• Veterinarians have flexibility in establishing their schedule while also maintaining consistent Monday through Friday weekday availability.
• No routine nights, holidays, or on-call responsibilities are expected.

What You Bring

• 3+ years companion animal clinical experience with a DVM or VMD degree.
• Active veterinary licensure in good standing within the United States (preference of licensure in Florida, California, Arizona, and/or Ohio).
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses. 
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to determine when virtual care is appropriate.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong medical record and documentation ability
• Ability to collaborate with veterinarians, RVTs, and cross-functional teams.

Previous experience in veterinary telemedicine or multi-state practice is considered an asset.

Licensure & Professional Expenses

Vetster will cover veterinary licenses and license renewals required for the role.

The Contractor is responsible for:

• Continuing education expenses.
• Maintaining personal professional liability insurance.
• Any professional association memberships and associated dues.
• Other individual professional expenses unless otherwise agreed upon.

Remote Work & Travel

The veterinarian is responsible for providing and maintaining the equipment, internet access, audiovisual technology, and private workspace needed to perform the role.

Quarterly travel within Canada and/or the continental United States is expected. Vetster will cover or reimburse reasonable expenses associated with required business travel.

Monthly Contract Compensation 

We offer a retainer of $10,500 - $11,050 per month. This is based on experience, qualifications, and applicable state licensure(s). This represents an annualized contract value of approximately $126,000 - $132,600.

The Contractor is responsible for applicable federal, state, and local taxes and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.

Why Join Vetster?

• Fully remote veterinary practice with flexible scheduling
• No routine nights, holidays, or on-call responsibilities
• Protected medical record and administrative time
• Vetster-paid required veterinary licenses and renewals
• Predictable clinical caseload
• Quarterly company-paid travel
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of virtual veterinary care

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes:

• A 30-minute introductory video call with People & Culture
• A 45-minute clinical interview with members of Vetster’s Operations and Veterinary teams
• A 45-minute final-round interview with members of Vetster leadership

Vetster uses a third-party provider to conduct background checks following an offer

Ready to Make a Difference?

Embark on a fulfilling journey with us to shape the future of pet healthcare. If you're driven by innovation, collaboration, and a love for pets, apply now to join our mission-driven team.

Accommodations

Vetster welcomes and encourages applications from everyone! We are committed to accommodating candidates in ways that will make them comfortable and successful throughout the hiring process - both physically and mentally. These accommodations are available at every stage of the application process upon request.

AI Use Statement

For this role, we will use AI screening in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to identify keywords and minimum qualifications as well as note-taking in interviews. These tools will assist us in pinpointing qualified candidates and moving the recruitment process along at a progressive pace. If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to us.