The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led 24-hour multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative emergency and specialty team. This opportunity is ideal for an emergency clinician seeking a flexible schedule while continuing to practice high-quality, evidence-based emergency medicine in a fast-paced referral environment.

The successful candidate will provide emergency assessment, stabilization, diagnostics, and treatment for a wide variety of urgent and critically ill patients while working alongside board-certified specialists, experienced emergency veterinarians, highly skilled credentialed technicians, and an exceptional support team. With flexible scheduling and a consistent hospital assignment, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to maintain clinical excellence while achieving an exceptional work-life balance.

Whether balancing personal commitments, pursuing additional professional interests, or seeking a more flexible career path, this position provides the opportunity to remain fully engaged in emergency medicine while benefiting from a collaborative, supportive hospital culture that values mentorship, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

Practice Information:
This established 24-hour multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital is committed to delivering advanced veterinary care through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based medicine. Serving a broad referral community, the hospital provides comprehensive emergency and specialty services while maintaining a culture centered on teamwork, medical excellence, and exceptional patient care.

The hospital is supported by an experienced multi-specialty, multi-DVM team, highly skilled credentialed technicians, and dedicated client care professionals who work together to provide seamless care for complex emergency and referral patients. Specialists collaborate closely across disciplines, allowing emergency clinicians immediate access to advanced specialty consultation when managing challenging cases.

The modern referral facility features advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including computed tomography (CT), digital radiography, endoscopy, diagnostic ultrasound, and a dedicated radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment suite. An exceptional technician-to-doctor support ratio allows veterinarians to focus on delivering outstanding patient care while working efficiently within a collaborative environment. Continuing education, mentorship, and professional growth are strongly encouraged, creating an outstanding setting for veterinarians at every stage of their careers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, stabilize, and treat emergency and critically ill companion animal patients using evidence-based medicine
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and emergency medical procedures
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for urgent and emergency cases
• Perform emergency surgical procedures appropriate to experience and training
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing to support rapid clinical decision-making
• Collaborate closely with board-certified specialists and the emergency team to provide integrated patient care
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognoses, and financial considerations
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Prescribe medications while complying with all pharmacy and controlled substance regulations
• Participate in emergency rounds, case discussions, and hospital quality improvement initiatives
• Support a collaborative culture focused on mentorship, teamwork, clinical excellence, and exceptional client service
• Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development opportunities

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited veterinary college
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration, if required
• Previous emergency veterinary experience preferred
• Strong diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency case management skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound clinical decisions in fast-paced emergency situations
• Excellent communication and client education skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM, multi-specialty referral environment
• Commitment to practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Passion for continuing education, mentorship, and lifelong professional development

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience, scheduled shifts, and production opportunities where applicable
• Flexible part-time scheduling with a consistent hospital assignment
• Sign-on and retention assistance available
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Continuing education allowance and ongoing professional development resources
• Licensure, professional membership, and continuing education reimbursement
• Employee pet care discounts
• Wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and mental well-being support
• Supportive, veterinarian-focused culture with local medical autonomy backed by the resources of a larger veterinary organization
• Outstanding opportunities for collaboration with board-certified specialists, mentorship, career advancement, and long-term professional growth within a progressive, evidence-based multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital

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