The Job Opportunity:
An established emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking an experienced Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team.
This opportunity is well suited for an emergency veterinarian who would like to remain actively engaged in clinical medicine while maintaining the flexibility of a part-time position. The hospital provides a supportive environment where doctors can practice evidence-based medicine, exercise thoughtful clinical judgment, and collaborate with experienced emergency clinicians and specialists on challenging cases.
The medical team values open communication, shared learning, and a collaborative approach to patient care. Experienced clinicians are available for consultation and case discussion, providing opportunities for continued learning even for veterinarians who are already comfortable practicing independently.
Professional development is encouraged through continuing education, mentorship, exposure to complex cases, and collaboration across multiple specialty disciplines.
Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced care for patients requiring emergency medicine, critical care, specialty consultation, advanced diagnostics, and complex treatment.
Specialty services include:
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Medical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Physical Rehabilitation
The hospital also provides access to an extensive range of advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:
- CT
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Linear accelerator
- Radioiodine treatment capabilities
- In-house diagnostic laboratory
- Advanced rehabilitation services
Emergency veterinarians have the opportunity to work closely with specialists and utilize advanced diagnostic resources when managing complicated or critically ill patients. This multidisciplinary environment supports efficient case collaboration, continuity of care, and ongoing clinical learning.
Role Responsibilities:
- Performing comprehensive examinations and emergency medical workups
- Triaging and stabilizing acutely ill or injured patients
- Developing individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
- Performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Providing emergency surgical care when appropriate to experience and training
- Managing hospitalized and medically complex patients
- Utilizing advanced imaging and in-house diagnostic resources when appropriate
- Collaborating with Criticalists and other specialists on complex cases
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and ongoing care
- Maintaining complete and accurate medical records
- Prescribing medications and following appropriate pharmacy and controlled-substance protocols
- Participating in patient rounds and collaborative case discussions
- Supporting effective communication and teamwork throughout the hospital
- Participating in continuing education and professional development
- Contributing to a respectful, supportive, and patient-focused hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program
- Active or eligibility for appropriate state veterinary licensure
- Ability to obtain and maintain required professional registrations
- Previous experience practicing emergency veterinary medicine
- Strong emergency, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to assess, stabilize, and manage acutely ill or injured patients
- Surgical proficiency appropriate to the emergency setting
- Effective client communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate with emergency clinicians, specialists, technicians, and support professionals
- Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based veterinary medicine
- Ability to remain calm and communicate effectively when managing seriously ill or injured patients
- Interest in continuing education, shared learning, and professional development
- Ability to meet the reasonable physical requirements associated with veterinary clinical practice
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing education support
- Professional license and dues reimbursement
- Retirement plan participation
- Employee pet care benefits
- Emotional wellness and employee assistance resources
- Potential signing or retention assistance
- Access to advanced diagnostic and specialty resources
- Collaboration with experienced emergency clinicians and specialists
- Opportunities for mentorship and continued clinical development
- A supportive hospital culture focused on high-quality medicine, teamwork, and professional growth
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