The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital is seeking a Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency clinician seeking a flexible schedule while continuing to practice evidence-based emergency medicine in a fast-paced referral environment.
The successful candidate will manage a diverse emergency caseload while working alongside board-certified specialists, experienced emergency veterinarians, and highly skilled credentialed technicians. Designed to support work-life balance, this role offers predictable scheduling and a consistent hospital home base, allowing veterinarians to remain clinically engaged while maintaining flexibility for personal and professional commitments. The hospital is committed to building a schedule that supports both the clinician’s goals and the needs of the medical team.
Practice Information:
This established 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital is dedicated to delivering advanced, evidence-based veterinary medicine through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate patient care. As part of a larger specialty referral network, the practice combines the culture of a locally led hospital with the stability, resources, and professional development opportunities of a national organization.
The hospital is recognized as a Level II Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) certified emergency and critical care facility, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of emergency and critical care medicine. The clinical team includes an experienced multi-DVM staff, board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, board-certified critical care specialists, and credentialed veterinary technicians working together to provide seamless patient care.
Advanced technology supports exceptional patient care and includesSnyder Intensive Care Units, a 128-slice CT scanner, multiple high-resolution ultrasound systems with FAST capabilities, digital radiography, advanced patient monitoring systems, comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment, and 24-hour hospitalization and intensive care services.
Role Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergency and critical care patients
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and emergency medical procedures
- Perform emergency surgical procedures appropriate to experience and training
- Develop evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans for emergency and hospitalized patients
- Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and point-of-care diagnostics to support clinical decision-making
- Monitor hospitalized and critically ill patients while collaborating with specialty services to ensure continuity of care
- Communicate diagnosis, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and discharge instructions with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records
- Prescribe medications while maintaining appropriate pharmacy and controlled substance protocols
- Participate in daily patient rounds and interdisciplinary case discussions
- Mentor and collaborate with technicians and support staff to promote exceptional patient care
- Participate in hospital quality improvement initiatives and continuing education opportunities
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited veterinary program
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in the applicable state or currently licensed and in good standing
- DEA registration or ability to obtain where required
- Previous emergency veterinary experience preferred
- Strong diagnostic, medical, surgical, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced emergency and referral environment
- Excellent interpersonal, client communication, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to practicing evidence-based, high-quality veterinary medicine
- Passion for compassionate patient care and exceptional client service
- Commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
- Dedication to upholding the highest standards of veterinary ethics and patient care
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive prorated compensation based on experience, schedule, and hours worked
- Opportunities for sign-on, retention, and other incentive programs where applicable
- Flexible part-time scheduling designed to promote exceptional work-life balance
- Continuing education stipend and professional development resources
- Professional licensure and membership reimbursement where applicable
- Retirement savings opportunities where eligible
- Employee pet care discounts
- Comprehensive wellness resources, including mental health support, employee assistance programs, wellness applications, and financial wellness resources
- Access to mentorship, collaboration with board-certified specialists, and ongoing continuing education
- A supportive, locally led hospital culture backed by the resources of a larger veterinary organization
- A collaborative, mentorship-focused environment that values evidence-based medicine, advanced emergency and critical care, interdisciplinary teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient care within VECCS Level II-certified, 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital
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