The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty and emergency referral hospital is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative emergency team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency clinician who enjoys practicing advanced medicine while maintaining a predictable, flexible schedule that supports an exceptional work-life balance.
The successful candidate will practice alongside an experienced multi-DVM team in a modern specialty referral environment, managing a diverse caseload of emergency and critical care patients while collaborating closely with board-certified specialists. The role offers the opportunity to continue developing advanced medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills without sacrificing personal time or schedule flexibility.
Practice Information:
This established multi-specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital is dedicated to delivering advanced veterinary medicine through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate patient care. As part of a larger network of specialty hospitals, the practice provides access to extensive resources while maintaining local medical autonomy and a supportive hospital culture.
The hospital offers comprehensive emergency and specialty services, allowing emergency veterinarians to work closely with specialists across multiple disciplines. The collaborative environment encourages continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development while providing access to advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and referral support.
The organization is committed to creating a positive workplace where veterinarians can enjoy meaningful clinical work, strong support teams, flexible scheduling, and long-term career satisfaction.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide emergency medical evaluation, stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment for companion animals
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and medical workups
- Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for emergency and critical care patients
- Perform emergency surgical procedures appropriate to experience
- Interpret laboratory findings and advanced diagnostic imaging
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognoses
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Prescribe medications and maintain compliance with controlled substance regulations
- Collaborate closely with specialists, technicians, and the multi-DVM team
- Participate in patient rounds and ongoing case management
- Support hospital protocols, patient safety initiatives, and quality standards
- Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure
- DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
- Previous emergency veterinary experience preferred
- Strong diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency case management skills
- Ability to perform confidently in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM specialty environment
- Dedication to continuing education and professional growth
- Ability to lift patients and equipment as required and perform the physical duties of emergency practice
Compensation + Benefits May Include:
- Competitive prorated compensation based on experience and scheduled hours
- Signing and retention incentive opportunities
- Flexible part-time scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional licensing and membership reimbursement
- Retirement savings plan with employer participation
- Employee pet care discounts
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Access to mental wellness resources
- Supportive hospital culture with strong technician and leadership support
- Local hospital autonomy backed by the resources of a national veterinary organization
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development, mentorship, and career growth
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