Explore Careers in Animal Health, Clinics, and Petcare
Veterinary careers span general practice, specialty and emergency, animal hospitals, mobile/house‑call services, shelters and rescues, and industry roles such as Veterinary Professional Services. This page highlights openings for clinical veterinarian, associate veterinarian, medical director/medical lead, certified veterinary technician (CVT/RVT/LVT), veterinary assistant, client service staff, and practice leadership within petcare networks and independent clinics. Positions include full‑time, part‑time, relief/locum, and overnight/emergency shifts.
Veterinary Roles You’ll Find Here
- Clinical Veterinarian / Associate Veterinarian — wellness care, diagnostics, surgery/dentistry, treatment plans, client education
- Medical Director / Medical Lead — clinical standards, mentoring, QA, CE planning, practice protocols
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) — anesthesia monitoring, radiology, lab work, dental prophylaxis, inpatient care
- Veterinary Assistant — patient handling, sample collection support, room prep/turnover, inventory, cleaning routines
- Emergency & Specialty — ER/ICU, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, rehab, urgent care
- Veterinary Professional Services (Industry) — technical education, field support, KOL engagement, product training
- Client Service & Operations — receptionist/CSR, client coordinator, pharmacy/dispensing, inventory, practice manager
Settings range from companion‑animal clinics to mixed/large animal, shelter medicine, tele‑triage, and industry manufacturers supporting veterinarians nationwide.
Skills Employers Value
- Patient Care & Safety: safe handling, low‑stress techniques, anesthesia, and monitoring protocols
- Technical Competency: radiology, lab diagnostics, dental, surgery support, EMR proficiency
- Client Communication: treatment plans, follow‑up instructions, prevention, and nutrition counseling
- Teamwork & Workflow: triage, task prioritization, room turnover, sterilization/sanitation standards
- Quality & Compliance: controlled substances, inventory, OSHA/biosecurity, documentation accuracy
Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Veterinary Work
Veterinary teams use structured protocols, checklists, and documented treatment flows, which can be a strong match for many candidates in the disability community.
- Good fits for task‑based, protocol‑driven roles: veterinary assistant, CSR/client service, pharmacy/dispensing, inventory, and Veterinary Professional Services (education/content, field support), where written SOPs and clear workflows are standard.
- Options with less lifting or direct restraint: client coordinator, records/EMR, tele‑triage/remote client education, or industry training—particularly helpful for candidates seeking lower‑physical‑demand paths.
- Neurodivergent candidates (including those seeking jobs for autistic people) may thrive in lab/diagnostics, EMR data entry, inventory management, or protocol‑heavy anesthesia monitoring—settings that reward precision and repeatable steps.
- Realistic note: Some clinical roles (e.g., ER triage, surgery support) require standing for long periods, rapid sensory input, and animal restraint/lifting; evaluate fit case‑by‑case and consider ergonomic tools, lift‑assist devices, team lifts, task rotation, and scheduled breaks.
Why Veterinary Employers Partner with Disability Solutions
Veterinary practices and petcare networks use Disability Solutions to:
- Attract dependable talent for clinical veterinarian, associate veterinarian, vet tech, veterinary assistant, medical director/lead, and client service roles
- Craft clear, accessible job descriptions (physical requirements, shift expectations, restraint/lifting ranges, PPE)
- Implement reasonable accommodations (ergonomic stools/tables, lift‑assist, captioned CE, written handoffs)
- Improve retention via structured onboarding, mentorship, and standardized medical protocols
Build a Career in Veterinary Medicine and Petcare
Whether you’re a clinical veterinarian, associate veterinarian, certified veterinary technician, or veterinary assistant—or you’re exploring leadership as a medical director or roles in Veterinary Professional Services—veterinary careers offer meaningful impact for animals and their families. Browse current openings to find your next step in animal health and petcare.