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Emergency veterinarian requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in emergency veterinarian job postings.
Sample emergency veterinarian requirements
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine
  • Strong knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology
  • Proficient in emergency veterinary procedures
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
Sample required emergency veterinarian soft skills
  • Highly organized and professional
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues
  • Compassionate and empathetic attitude

Emergency veterinarian job description example 1

Ethos Veterinary Health emergency veterinarian job description

  • Only 9 overnight shifts per month
  • Work just one weekend per month
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Compensation base of $150,000 plus
  • Comprehensive benefit package including insurance with no waiting period

About Us:

  • We are a 36,000 sq ft, premier VECCS level 1 emergency and specialty hospital located 11 miles north of Boston
  • Excellent technician staffing with a highly skilled nursing staff
  • ER staffed on average with 10 experienced doctors in a 24-hour period
  • Average ER doctor tenure of 5+ years
  • 7 day a week specialty services from internal medicine, surgery, neurology, radiology and critical care for collaboration and consulting on cases
  • Full-time licensed veterinary social worker dedicated to the support of clients and staff
  • Robust House Officer Program including several interns and residents

Your Impact:

We are looking for a talented, energetic, personable individual with strong communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional competencies to be a contributing member of our growing veterinary team. It is our belief that if we take care of each other first, we will provide outstanding, empathetic service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and the community. Our continued growth and success in providing a remarkable work environment resides in the people we hire. Mass Vet has a culture that strives for excellence and is optimistic, collaborative, and supportive.

Our Network:

Mass Vet is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network of hospitals, providing our clinicians the opportunity to be part of a larger network of hospitals, but still maintain our distinctive identity. The focus of Ethos is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions. Our advancements center around three main areas: Transformative Science, Knowledge, and Collaboration.

“Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.”

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Emergency veterinarian job description example 2

National Veterinary Associates emergency veterinarian job description

Who we are:

Yakima Pet Emergency Service is one of the few hospitals providing emergency care in the region, and we are currently adding Emergency Veterinarians (full and part time) to our hospital network.

Who you are:

If you are an experienced or internship-trained emergency doctor who enjoys surgery, and wants to work with a stellar team of technicians and staff, we want to meet you!

Some of our values in action:

Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to share knowledge with a brilliant and diverse community of doctors in our network, including other Emergency doctors, Criticalists, Surgeons, Internists, Anesthesiologists and more.

Sustainability: As our industry changes, smaller, doctor-led community practices are becoming rarer. We are constantly enhancing our model and growth strategy to ensure that our way thrives and spreads, keeping our core values and methods intact.

Compassion: Our work is about caring for living creatures, no matter how many legs they use. We place compassion first for our patients and their people.

Innovation: Top technology and top skills - we are about pushing the envelope to serve our community.

Location:

Scenic Yakima, WA (300+ days of sunshine a year!)

Schedule Options:

Part-time or full-time positions available, and modified work schedules if needed

Compensation and perks:

* We strive to provide flexibility based on your life and your needs.
* We offer a competitive shift pay and potential production-based bonuses.
* We also provide a benefits package with generous employer cost sharing that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, commuter benefits, cell phone plan, California licensing fees, liability insurance, uniforms, veterinary association memberships, CE reimbursement annually, ultrasound training, a 401(k) plan that can include employer contributions of up to 3% each year.
* Relocation assistance is always an option. Live and work in Washington and experience all this amazing state has to offer!

NVA Compassion-First is a community of more than 100 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America driven by the spirit of collaboration and focused on empowering the advancement of veterinary medicine at the local hospital level. NVA Compassion-First is the trusted partner of hospital teams who are looking for more-more resources to advance their medicine, a greater sense of belonging, and increased opportunities to care for their patients, clients, and people. Learn more at
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Emergency veterinarian job description example 3

noahshospitals emergency veterinarian job description

Facility: Noah’s Animal Hospital and 24-Hour Emergency Center

Schedule: Full-Time Position Nights

About the Position

At Noah’s Animal Hospitals the needs of the pet and pets’ family come first. Our levels programs are the first of their kind in the state of Indiana and is a source of pride for all employees. We believe through development we will be empowered to be more, do more, and thrive in our environments, leading to a more successful career. As a veterinarian your exceptional skills and knowledge will directly contribute to providing competent and compassionate health care for pets and a warm memorable experience for their human families.

Our ideal team member will understand the importance of exceptional client service and patient advocacy, and how it relates to helping choose the best preventive and urgent care for pets. Additionally, the right person should have a positive attitude, an ability to work efficiently under pressure, and is passionate to learn and grow in our practice, as well as their career.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and skilled veterinarian to help us continue to be "The Best Friend to our Clients' Best Friends." If you are looking for a family atmosphere that is committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine, appreciates the value of pet healthcare, provides lifelong care for companion animals and enhancing the bond with families, you have found the right place!

New members to our DVM family can expect personalized mentoring as well as ongoing support found through our network of over 30 doctors. Noah’s Animal Hospitals also places a heavy emphasis on continuing education and personal development. Our doctors from all hospitals interact at monthly doctor meetings and collaborate freely. We believe in work/life balance, and structure schedules so that our veterinarians have time off.

Noah’s Animal Hospital and 24-Hour Emergency Center

Noah’s Animal Hospitals is privately owned and operated. We are proud to have eight of our hospitals accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a designation that we believe demonstrates our unwavering commitment to veterinary excellence. Our Noah’s Animal Hospital and 24-Hour Emergency Center is a general and emergency practice under the same room with a strong veterinary and technical team.

Should the need arise, your patient can be seen at one of our other two Noah's Emergency facilities. All of Noah’s Animal Hospitals care can be coordinated within our system. This allows your input and dialogue with other veterinarians about your general practice patient, as you prefer.

Benefits

Our valued veterinarians of Noah's Animal Hospitals receive the following benefits:

  • ProSal
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Professional License Reimbursement – includes state, CSR and DEA
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • $100 Scrub Allowance
  • Discounts on services provided and products dispensed for your own personal pets
  • An Employee Assistance Program – for you and your household
  • Additional options include 401k, short-term/long-term disability, LifeLock, and supplemental life

Our Core Values:

  • Compassion
  • Easy to do Business With
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Memorable Client Experiences
  • Excellence
  • Helpful
  • The Right People
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Updated March 14, 2024

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