The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty and emergency referral hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative emergency team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety, pace, and challenge of emergency medicine while practicing alongside experienced specialists in a supportive referral environment.

The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding blend of complex medical and surgical cases while benefiting from a schedule designed to promote work-life balance. Whether an experienced emergency clinician or a veterinarian looking to continue developing advanced emergency skills, this position offers strong collaboration, mentorship, clinical autonomy, and access to state-of-the-art technology in a hospital committed to exceptional patient care.

Practice Information:
This specialty and emergency referral hospital is part of a well-established network of 24-hour emergency and specialty referral centers dedicated to delivering advanced companion animal care. The practice provides comprehensive emergency, critical care, and specialty services while fostering a collaborative culture focused on medical excellence, teamwork, and outstanding client service.

The hospital is home to a highly skilled multi-specialty, multi-DVM team supported by experienced credentialed technicians, dedicated ICU staff, and knowledgeable support personnel. Emergency clinicians work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines, providing seamless patient care while benefiting from daily collaboration and shared expertise.

The hospital features advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities including intensive care units, advanced in-house laboratory services, digital radiography, high-resolution ultrasound, MRI, CT, linear accelerator technology, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, advanced patient monitoring systems, comprehensive hospitalization facilities, and modern inventory management systems. These resources allow emergency clinicians to confidently manage a diverse caseload while practicing high-quality emergency medicine.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat companion animals presenting with emergency and critical care conditions
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and advanced diagnostic evaluations
• Stabilize medical, surgical, and trauma patients
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform emergency procedures and surgery appropriate to experience and training
• Monitor hospitalized patients and modify treatment plans based on clinical progress
• Collaborate closely with specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and discharge instructions with clients
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining regulatory compliance and controlled substance protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and daily medical rounds
• Support hospital protocols that promote medical excellence and exceptional patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to support quality improvement initiatives
• Foster teamwork and contribute to a collaborative hospital culture
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited college or university
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
• Previous emergency practice experience preferred
• Completion of a rotating internship preferred but not required
• Strong diagnostic, emergency medicine, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience performing emergency medical and surgical procedures appropriate to experience
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM specialty environment
• Commitment to practicing compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor and commitment to lifelong learning
• Ability to remain calm and confident while managing critically ill or injured patients
• Ability to meet the physical demands of veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Compensation + Benefits May Include:

• Competitive base salary with production opportunities where applicable
• Signing bonus, relocation assistance, and retention incentives available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
• Professional membership dues, licensing assistance, DEA fees, and professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance and mental wellness resources
• Team member pet care discounts
• Financial assistance programs for eligible team members experiencing personal hardship
• Flexible rotating schedule designed to promote work-life balance while providing exposure to a diverse emergency caseload
• Access to advanced MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, intensive care resources, advanced monitoring equipment, and state-of-the-art emergency facilities
• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled multi-specialty, multi-DVM team in a modern specialty and emergency referral hospital
• Mentorship from experienced emergency clinicians and specialists with opportunities to expand surgical, diagnostic, and emergency medicine skills
• Career development, leadership advancement, and continuing education opportunities within a veterinarian-led organization committed to long-term professional success

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