The Job Opportunity:
A growing emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced or internship-trained veterinarian who enjoys fast-paced emergency medicine, complex case management, and working alongside a broad multidisciplinary team. Emergency doctors are supported by experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, and dedicated clinical support professionals.

The hospital emphasizes evidence-based medicine, collaborative decision-making, compassionate patient care, and continued professional development. With more than 20 specialists representing multiple disciplines, emergency veterinarians have access to extensive specialty expertise and opportunities for advanced case discussions and collaborative patient management.

Education is also an important part of the hospital’s culture. Emergency veterinarians have opportunities to participate in the teaching and mentorship of interns, residents, veterinary technicians, and other clinical team members while continuing to strengthen their own clinical knowledge and skills.

Practice Information:
This established emergency and specialty referral hospital provides advanced veterinary care through a multidisciplinary team that includes more than 20 specialists across eight specialty areas, experienced emergency clinicians, interns, residents, and a substantial veterinary nursing team.

The hospital has earned AAHA accreditation for its Emergency, Internal Medicine, and Surgery departments, reflecting its commitment to rigorous standards for medical quality, patient safety, and hospital operations.

The clinical support structure includes:

• More than 60 veterinary technicians, including credentialed and Veterinary Technician Specialist team members
• Veterinary assistants
• Client liaison professionals
• Dedicated doctor assistants who provide medical record support
• Experienced emergency clinicians
• Board-certified specialists
• Interns and residents

Education and professional development are integrated into the hospital’s culture through:

• Emergency and Critical Care internships
• Small animal rotating internships
• Emergency and Critical Care residency training
• In-house veterinary technician education
• Continuing education programs
• Clinical teaching and mentorship
• Collaborative case discussions

The hospital is also undergoing a significant expansion designed to increase its advanced emergency and specialty capabilities. Planned additions include:

• Five additional surgical suites
• MRI
• Fluoroscopy
• Expanded patient care areas
• Neurology services
• Ophthalmology services
• Dentistry and Oral Surgery services

Role Responsibilities:

• Triage, stabilize, diagnose, and manage emergency and urgent care patients
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage a broad range of emergency medical and surgical presentations
• Recognize and prioritize critically ill or unstable patients
• Coordinate hospitalization and ongoing patient care when appropriate
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, interns, residents, and veterinary nursing professionals
• Facilitate specialty consultations and transfers when clinically appropriate
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and treatment resources based on individual patient needs
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognosis, and ongoing care plans clearly and compassionately with clients
• Work collaboratively with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions
• Support the teaching and mentorship of interns, residents, veterinary technicians, and other clinical team members
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Contribute to a respectful, compassionate, and team-oriented hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Internship training or previous experience in an emergency veterinary setting
• Strong emergency medicine and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in high-acuity situations
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to compassionate client communication
• Strong interest in collaborative case management
• Positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
• Interest in teaching and mentorship
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education support
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
• Professional association dues
• Veterinary clinical reference resources
• Access to online scientific and medical publications
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Pet insurance or veterinary care benefits
• Relocation and other employment incentives when applicable
• Opportunities to teach and mentor veterinary professionals
• Access to internship and residency programs
• Professional and career development opportunities

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