Emergency Veterinarian

NVA$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with state licensure eligibility.
  • Completion of a rotating internship or relevant experience in emergency medicine preferred.
  • Ability to manage emergency cases confidently in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent communication skills with a compassionate approach to clients.
  • Strong collaborative mindset dedicated to exceptional patient care.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and advancement in emergency veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to companion animals.
  • Evaluate and diagnose urgent medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
  • Manage both new emergency cases and hospitalized patients throughout their treatment.
  • Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based methods.
  • Work closely with veterinary staff to ensure compassionate patient care.
  • Communicate empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team culture within the hospital.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Paid time off, including sick leave and vacation.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Generous continuing education allowance and paid CE days.
  • Relocation allowance available.
  • Mental health coverage and access to an internal staff social worker.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Full-Time opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Competitive Salary/Pro Sal model
• Student Loan Debt Repayment assistance
• Consistent predictable schedule
• Harmonious work/ home life balance
• Generous CE allowance
• Paid CE days
• Medical, Dental insurance and Vision
• Mental Health coverage
• Short term and Long-Term Disability
• Access to internal staff Social Worker
• Professional Liability
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Relocation Allowance

In your day-to-day, you will
• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Linsey @ Linsey [email protected]

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