What days are veterinarians required to work?

Hours vary among veterinarians. A DVM out of college may work in a private practice or an emergency practice (after hours) and have to work the hours that are given to them. This could mean 7 days a week or 2-3 days a week, depending on the client base.

Veterinarians who have their own practice may work Monday through Saturday and still have calls throughout the night and on Sundays.

Animals, like humans, can need medical attention on Christmas or at 2am on a Tuesday. In a smaller town with one veterinarian, a doctor can work around the clock whereas in a metro area there are emergency after hours clinics and dozens of doctors to go around and the supply meets the demand, so to speak.