Emergency Veterinarian

About This Role

An Emergency Veterinarian delivers exceptional, real-time care when pets and their families need it most. In this fast-paced environment, you will strengthen your triage and critical assessment skills while being supported by a collaborative team. Backed by a nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training, you will focus on providing outstanding care and improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for sick and injured patients
• Manage hospitalized cases
• Assess and diagnose patients
• Develop and oversee treatment plans
• Partner closely with technicians to ensure high-quality execution of care
• Perform surgeries
• Deliver critical care
• Maintain an exceptional standard of service for every patient

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License: Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment, obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal rotating or emergency internships is highly recommended

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Important Details

• Some benefits are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week
• Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements

About the Company

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler.