Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a 24-hour, multi-specialty, emergency and primary care hospital seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join their growing team. The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, with emergency cases ranging from minor ear and skin conditions through to GDV, hit-by-car trauma, foreign bodies, vomiting, diarrhea, and more complex and critical medical cases. This is a full-time or part-time opportunity within a well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital offering access to advanced technology, specialist support, and a collaborative clinical environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Emergency Veterinarian will be responsible for the full scope of emergency and critical care responsibilities, assessing, diagnosing, stabilizing, and treating a diverse range of emergency presentations. The role involves managing everything from minor urgent cases to complex and critically ill patients, with access to specialists and advanced diagnostics when required. Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Full-time is preferred, although part-time candidates will also be considered. The hospital can offer either 10- or 12-hour shifts, with a rotating weekend schedule.

Practice Details
The hospital operates 24/7 from a brand new 28,000 square foot facility opened in 2024. The building includes 21 exam rooms, a Critical Care Unit, six operating suites, a dental suite, an endoscopy and procedure room, a dedicated space for I-131, and a USP 800 compliant chemotherapy suite. The practice is AAHA accredited and offers 24-hour multi-specialty, emergency and primary care services including critical care, surgery, internal medicine, radiology, cardiology, medical oncology, and ophthalmology. The hospital is equipped with hands-free digital radiology, 64-slice CT, MRI, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and a Halcyon Linear Accelerator, alongside additional advanced diagnostic and treatment technology. The hospital is also committed to using fear-free techniques whenever possible.

Team
The hospital has a huge team of doctors across multiple departments, including skilled emergency clinicians and specialists, supported by a well-trained support staff. The environment is supportive and collaborative, allowing the emergency team to work closely with specialists when managing complex cases. Dedicated technicians are assigned to each service to help ensure comprehensive patient and client care, while new graduates benefit from dedicated mentorship as they develop their emergency medicine skills and confidence.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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