Independent Contractor Exercise Science Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Independent Contractor Notice: This posting is an opportunity to provide veterinary services as an independent contractor, not as an employee.  Services are performed in person at designated Community Clinic locations.  Any engagement is subject to applicable credentialing requirements and execution of a separate written independent contractor agreement with the applicable contracting entity.

As a Relief Veterinarian you will get the satisfaction of providing care for pets in a community clinic setting, without the pressures of a full-service veterinary environment.  Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned veterinarian looking to further advance veterinary care in your communities, contracting with us might be for you.  The Relief Veterinarian's primary purpose is to provide high-quality preventive care and client education.  This role will be responsible for delivering preventive care at our weekday or weekend Community Clinics and exercise independent professional judgment while providing services consistent with applicable law, professional standards of care, patient safety requirements, and clinic documentation requirements.  Relief Veterinarians may choose whether to accept individual clinic assignments. There is no minimum number of assignments or hours required, and no guarantee of any minimum number of assignments, hours, or compensation.

• Provide onsite veterinarian services at weekday, evening and weekend Community Clinics for accepted assignments
• Perform focused vitals checks (temperature, pulse, respiratory) 
• Provide preventative veterinary services, which may include vaccinations, limited diagnostic testing, microchipping, and nail trims 
• Educate pet parents regarding preventative healthcare & products
• Complete and maintain required electronic medical records

Exercise independent professional judgment and provide services consistent with applicable veterinary standards of care and applicable law

Experience: Veterinary experience preferred. Open to both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates who meet applicable licensing and credentialing requirements.

Education: DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution required.

Professional Certifications: Current, unrestricted DVM license in each state in which services will be provided.  Availability for and acceptance of individual assignments is determined by the contractor, subject to assignment availability and applicable credentialing requirements.

• Professional liability insurance: Maintain coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, or such other coverage as required by the independent contractor agreement
• Ability to independently travel to a variety of Community Clinic locations
• Ability to use iPad or tablet and required electronic systems
• Any engagement is subject to a separate written independent contractor agreement with the applicable contracting entity. 

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

Please visit this link (https://www.tractorsupply.careers/content/Our-Benefits/?locale=en_US) for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you're applying for.

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