Emergency Veterinarian Jobs

An Emergency Veterinarian is a licensed DVM / VMD who provides urgent, life-saving medical and surgical care within emergency and critical care veterinary hospitals.

They diagnose and treat acute conditions, perform emergency surgeries, stabilize critical cases, manage trauma patients, and support clients through high-stress situations. In the USA, Emergency Veterinarians must be licensed through their state board and meet AVMA-accredited education standards.

This role is commonly searched as “Emergency Vet,” “ER Veterinarian,” “Critical Care Veterinarian,” and “ECC Veterinarian.” Emergency Veterinarians work in standalone ER hospitals, 24/7 GP/ER hybrids, and specialty centers, delivering rapid, high-quality care in demanding clinical environments.