The Job Opportunity:
An established 24-hour, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team. This position offers a strong and consistent emergency caseload with access to advanced diagnostic resources, experienced veterinary technicians, and fellow veterinarians who value teamwork and thoughtful case discussion.

The opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys emergency and acute medicine and wants the resources of a comprehensive hospital behind them. The veterinarian will have opportunities to evaluate and stabilize critically ill and injured patients, manage hospitalized cases, perform emergency procedures, and work with a diverse caseload that may include small animal and exotic patients.

The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, and collaboration. Veterinarians are empowered to make individualized medical decisions while having access to colleagues when consultation or a second clinical perspective would be helpful.

Flexible and block scheduling opportunities are available to help support a sustainable emergency medicine career. Structured onboarding, mentorship, continuing education, and professional development are also available to help veterinarians strengthen their emergency and critical care skills.

Practice Information:
This AAHA-accredited, 24-hour veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care across emergency medicine, critical care, urgent care, general practice, surgery, dentistry, and preventive medicine. The hospital maintains a strong emergency caseload and provides veterinarians with the equipment and support necessary to manage a broad range of acute and critical presentations. Experienced veterinary technicians and support professionals help manage patient care and clinical workflows, allowing emergency veterinarians to focus on diagnostics, medical decision-making, procedures, client communication, and case management. The hospital’s 24-hour model also supports continuity of care between daytime and overnight teams. Veterinarians are encouraged to collaborate, discuss challenging cases, and share clinical knowledge while maintaining appropriate medical autonomy.  Advanced equipment and clinical resources include:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house diagnostic capabilities
• Fully equipped surgical suites
• Fully equipped dental suites
• Emergency medicine
• Critical care
• Emergency surgical capabilities
• Hospitalization and patient monitoring
• Small animal medicine
• Opportunities to treat exotic species
• 24-hour continuity of patient care

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based emergency medical care
• Triage patients according to medical urgency
• Evaluate and stabilize critically ill and injured patients
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, traumatic injuries, toxicities, and other emergency presentations
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Order and interpret laboratory testing, digital radiographs, ultrasound studies, and other diagnostics as appropriate
• Perform emergency procedures consistent with training, experience, and hospital capabilities
• Perform emergency surgical procedures when appropriate and consistent with experience
• Manage hospitalized and critical patients during overnight shifts
• Provide appropriate pain management and supportive care
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during stressful and emotionally challenging situations
• Discuss diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with veterinarians and veterinary support professionals on complex cases
• Coordinate appropriate case transfers and clinical handoffs
• Refer patients for specialty care when appropriate
• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate medical records
• Practice according to evidence-based medical standards and hospital protocols
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Contribute to a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented hospital culture
• Treat exotic species when appropriate based on experience and professional interest

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Active veterinary license, or eligibility for licensure, in the applicable state
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Emergency and critical care experience or a strong interest in developing these skills
• Strong clinical reasoning and medical decision-making abilities
• Ability to appropriately prioritize patients according to medical urgency
• Comfort working with acute and critically ill patients
• Ability to remain thoughtful and professional in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Effective client communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM environment
• Strong communication with veterinary technicians and support professionals
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and medical quality
• Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
• Surgical experience or an interest in further developing emergency surgical skills is welcomed
• Experience or interest in exotic animal medicine is welcomed but not required
• Veterinarians seeking mentorship and experienced emergency doctors interested in continued professional growth are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based earning opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Signing and relocation assistance when applicable
• Flexible full-time scheduling
• Block scheduling opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid time away for continuing education
• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Emergency and critical care skill development
• Surgical skill development opportunities
• Professional and leadership development
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Retirement plan with employer contribution or match
• Professional licensing and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Pet care benefits
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Clinical autonomy within a collaborative medical environment
• Long-term professional and career advancement opportunities

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