Emergency Veterinarian

NVA$150K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with state licensure eligibility
  • Minimum Internship trained or three years of full-time emergency medicine experience
  • Ability to manage emergency cases effectively
  • Strong communication and client-centered skills
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on patient care
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care for companion animals
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and create treatment plans for urgent cases
  • Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients
  • Collaborate with veterinarians and technicians for patient care
  • Communicate with pet owners in stressful situations
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented hospital culture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings options
  • Paid time off including sick leave and vacation
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs
  • CE allowance and professional development support
  • Sign-on or relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Base Salary of $150,000 - 160,000 plus production. Applications deadline October 27th, 2026.
Full-time opportunity in Boulder, CO
Schedule: Rotating schedule of days, swings and nights, 10 shifts per month. 2-4 overnights per month.

We're seeking a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join our dynamic ER team. You'll collaborate daily with specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology (including Radiation and Surgical), Urology/Nephrology, Anesthesia, Dental, and Cardiology. If you're committed to clinical excellence, clear client communication, and mentorship in a fast-paced environment, CASE is the place for you.

Location Highlight

Boulder, Colorado offers an incredible mix of outdoor adventure, vibrant culture, and small town charm just 30 minutes from Denver. Surrounded by the iconic Flatirons, Boulder is known for its world class hiking, cycling, local breweries, farm to table dining, and a thriving community that values wellness, innovation, and an active lifestyle. With its beautiful scenery and endless recreational opportunities, Boulder is a standout destination for those looking to enjoy the best of Colorado living.

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 compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

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.
• 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.
• Minimum Internship trained or three years of experience practice FT in emergency medicine for our ideal candidate.
• 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 Talent Acquisition Partner Brianna Huff at [redacted].

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.

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