DVM or equivalent with eligibility for a Hawaii veterinary license
Experience in emergency or urgent care, or a strong desire to develop in ER medicine
Ability to make calm decisions and communicate clearly under pressure
Team-oriented mindset suitable for a family-focused practice
Commitment to compassionate care for pets and their families
Responsibilities
Provide emergency and urgent care for walk-ins and critical patients
Triage, stabilize, diagnose, and treat dogs, cats, and exotic animals
Manage hospitalized patients and ensure smooth transitions to day-practice and surgery teams
Collaborate with Pet Specialists of Hawaii for referrals and specialized care
Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners during stressful situations
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Continuing education allowance and paid time off
Flexible scheduling options
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Coverage for state license, federal DEA, and state DEA license
Full Job Description
Job Description Emergency/Urgent Care Veterinarian - Full TimeWaipahu, Oahu, HI
Practice emergency medicine in paradise, backed by Hawaii's largest locally owned pet hospital. Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital has served Leeward Oahu since 1972 and is the 24-hour emergency hub for Pet Hospitals of Hawaii, with a doctor on site around the clock and a 20-veterinarian team behind you.
The role
See emergency and urgent care cases, from walk-ins and same-day sick visits to critical patients
Triage, stabilize, diagnose and treat dogs, cats and exotics
Manage hospitalized patients and hand off seamlessly to day-practice and surgery colleagues
Refer to and collaborate with Pet Specialists of Hawaii, the group's surgery and dentistry hospital
Communicate clearly and compassionately with families in stressful moments
What you bring
DVM or equivalent and a Hawaii veterinary license, or eligibility
Emergency or urgent care experience, or strong interest and a desire to grow in ER medicine
Calm decision-making and clear communication under pressure
A team-first attitude that fits a family-oriented practice
Why Waipahu Waikele
24/7 emergency hospital in an 11,000 sq. ft. facility, open to clients 7 days a week
Diagnostics to move fast: CT/fluoroscopy and digital radiography on site
Two full surgical suites
A deep bench: 20 veterinarians on site, plus an island-wide group for learning, collaboration and support
Locally owned and family-oriented, guided by C.A.R.E.: Compassion, Accommodation, Respect and Empathy
Community trust: voted Hawaii's Best Veterinarian Clinic seven years in a row
Compensation and benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
CE allowance and paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
State license, federal DEA and state DEA license coverage [confirm]
Life on Oahu
Waipahu sits in Leeward Oahu, minutes from Pearl Harbor and an easy drive to Honolulu, the North Shore and the island's beaches and trails. Join our ohana and practice where everyone else vacations.
