Urgent Care Veterinarian- St. Francis Animal Hospital- Milwaukee WI

Additional Hospital Information & What We are Looking For:

• Interest In: Small-animal general practice including wellness exams, preventative care, diagnostics, client education, and continuity of care with a strong focus on urgent care medicine. This role is ideal for veterinarians who enjoy triage, same-day and urgent cases, acute illness and injury management, pain control, stabilization, and fast-paced clinical decision-making, with the option to participate in general practice care as part of a hybrid GP/UC role.

• Experienced Veterinarian Preferred: This opportunity is best suited for an experienced veterinarian comfortable with urgent-care style caseloads, clinical autonomy, and independent decision-making. Prior urgent care or emergency experience is ideal, though strong general practice veterinarians with a passion for urgent care are encouraged to apply.

• Urgent Care or Hybrid Opportunities: This hospital offers exceptional flexibility with Urgent Care or a Hybrid GP/Urgent Care role. Schedules and caseloads can be tailored based on your interests, experience, and career goals, making this an ideal opportunity for veterinarians seeking variety, pace, and balance.

We are looking to expand our hours to include evening and weekend shifts for Urgent Care to better serve our community.

• Supportive, Experienced Technical Staff: A skilled and collaborative support team that understands urgent care workflows and works closely with doctors to support diagnostics, patient handling, anesthesia support, client communication, and efficient case flow allowing veterinarians to focus on medicine even during high-acuity periods.

• Layout Specifics: Full-service, AAHA-accredited hospital featuring multiple exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical and dental suites, in-house laboratory, digital radiology, in-house pharmacy, and structured spaces designed to support efficient urgent care and same-day workflows.

• Collaborative Team Environment: A compassionate, team-oriented culture focused on high-quality medicine, clear communication, and strong collaboration between doctors and staff, particularly important when managing urgent and time-sensitive cases.

• Patient Mix: A diverse caseload that includes urgent care presentations alongside routine general practice visits. This role allows for a primary urgent care focus, with flexibility for hybrid urgent care and GP responsibilities based on doctor interest and scheduling needs, including some weekend coverage.

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Location: 3860 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Apply today for immediate consideration!
If you have the drive, passion, and medical skills we’re looking for, we’d love to meet you.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume to Katie Shaffer at: [email protected]

All applications and conversations are upheld with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Why Milwaukee / St. Francis, WI?

St. Francis and the greater Milwaukee area offer the best of Midwest living, an urban-adjacent environment with a rich cultural scene, parks, lakeshore access, local dining, breweries, arts and entertainment, and plenty of outdoor recreation. Easily accessible neighborhoods and a lower cost of living than many major cities make this area an appealing place to live and work. Whether you enjoy lakeside trails, community festivals, or big-city amenities just minutes away, this region supports a balanced lifestyle for both professionals and families.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll 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 We're Looking For

• Doctor 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.