The Job Opportunity:
A well-established emergency veterinary hospital is seeking a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its experienced and collaborative clinical team.

This opportunity is designed for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety and challenge of emergency medicine while valuing strong technician support, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and a positive team environment. The hospital is committed to evidence-based medicine, compassionate patient care, professional collaboration, and continued clinical development.

Emergency veterinarians have access to an extensive range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic resources, including CT, endoscopy capabilities, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, advanced in-house laboratory testing, oxygen cages, therapeutic laser, and advanced surgical technology.

The hospital encourages continued learning through hands-on training, mentorship, continuing education, and opportunities to expand procedural and surgical skills. Surgical experience is welcomed but is not required, as additional training and clinical development opportunities are available.

Flexible scheduling options include either three 12-hour shifts per week or two 15-hour shifts per week, providing the opportunity to maintain an engaging emergency medicine career while supporting time away from the hospital.

Practice Information:
This established emergency hospital provides comprehensive urgent and emergency veterinary care within a modern, well-equipped clinical environment.

The practice has developed strong relationships within its veterinary community and emphasizes thoughtful communication with clients and referring veterinarians. Its clinical culture centers on medical excellence, compassion, teamwork, continuous learning, and respectful collaboration.

Advanced hospital technology and clinical resources include:

• CT imaging
• Endoscopy capabilities
• Hyperbaric oxygen chamber
• Dedicated oxygen cages
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Blood gas analysis
• Coagulation testing
• Bile acid and cortisol testing capabilities
• Blood typing
• Digital slide imaging and analysis
• Cytocentrifuge capabilities
• Advanced vessel-sealing and electrosurgical technology
• Platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell processing capabilities
• Therapeutic laser
• Advanced emergency diagnostic and monitoring resources

These resources allow Emergency Veterinarians to rapidly evaluate critically ill and injured patients, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and provide a broad range of emergency diagnostic, medical, and procedural care.

The hospital’s clinical culture emphasizes:

• Evidence-based emergency medicine
• High standards of patient care
• Collaborative case management
• Efficient emergency diagnostics
• Compassionate client communication
• Strong veterinary technician utilization
• Clinical autonomy
• Hands-on learning
• Mentorship
• Continuing education
• Professional development
• Positive and respectful leadership
• Sustainable emergency veterinary careers

Role Responsibilities:

• Triage and evaluate emergency and critically ill patients
• Stabilize patients experiencing acute illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage hospitalized emergency patients
• Utilize advanced in-house laboratory testing to support rapid clinical decision-making
• Utilize CT and other diagnostic imaging resources when clinically appropriate
• Perform emergency diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate to training and experience
• Utilize endoscopy capabilities when clinically indicated and appropriate to training
• Incorporate hyperbaric oxygen therapy into patient management when clinically appropriate
• Utilize oxygen cages and other respiratory-support resources
• Interpret blood gas, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, cytology, and other diagnostic findings
• Perform emergency surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
• Develop surgical skills through available training and mentorship when desired
• Utilize advanced electrosurgical and vessel-sealing technology when appropriate
• Develop appropriate pain-management and supportive-care plans
• Monitor response to treatment and adjust medical plans as patient conditions evolve
• Recognize patients requiring specialty consultation or referral
• Lead and collaborate with veterinary technicians during emergency case management
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, costs, and follow-up recommendations clearly and compassionately with clients
• Maintain communication with referring and primary-care veterinarians when appropriate
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records
• Participate in case discussions, mentorship, and clinical knowledge sharing
• Contribute to efficient emergency department workflow
• Participate in continuing education and professional development
• Support a positive, collaborative, and respectful hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• Eligibility for applicable controlled-substance registration
• Interest in emergency and critical patient care
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
• Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple emergency cases
• Ability to remain organized and communicate effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate approach to clients experiencing stressful or emotional situations
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to lead and support veterinary technicians respectfully
• Interest in advanced emergency diagnostics and procedures
• Surgical experience welcomed but not required
• Willingness to develop surgical and procedural skills through training and mentorship
• Interest in continuing education and professional development
• Positive approach to clinical improvement and evolving standards of veterinary medicine

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• The position does not include a restrictive non-compete provision.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive a comprehensive benefits package while part-time positions may include some options, based on hours worked
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Dedicated continuing education time
• Continuing education allowance
• Hands-on clinical training
• Mentorship and procedural skill development
• Professional liability insurance
• Veterinary license and controlled-substance registration reimbursement
• Professional association membership support
• Veterinary clinical reference resources
• Access to professional medical publications and educational resources
• Life insurance options
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability options
• Employee assistance and mental health resources
• Fertility and family-building support
• Pet care benefits or veterinary service discounts
• Referral incentives
• Relocation, sign-on, or other employment incentives when applicable
• Additional wellness and professional resources based on eligibility

This opportunity provides access to an unusually broad range of emergency resources, including CT, endoscopy capabilities, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, oxygen cages, comprehensive in-house laboratory testing, blood gas and coagulation analysis, digital slide imaging, advanced surgical technology, and therapeutic laser. Combined with flexible full-time scheduling, hands-on training, mentorship, and a collaborative emergency team, the hospital provides a strong environment for veterinarians interested in developing advanced emergency medicine skills while maintaining a sustainable career.

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