Job Description: Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Veterinarian to join a highly regarded, 24-hour small animal emergency and referral hospital delivering advanced veterinary care for patients requiring urgent medical attention. This opportunity is ideal for a confident clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing unpredictable and complex presentations, and values working closely with experienced emergency nursing professionals. With a consistently varied caseload and access to sophisticated diagnostic resources, the position offers an excellent environment for developing emergency medicine expertise while making a meaningful difference to critically unwell and injured companion animals.
The successful candidate will assess and stabilise emergency patients, coordinate diagnostic investigations and develop appropriate treatment strategies for a broad range of acute medical and surgical conditions. Onsite diagnostic equipment and continuous patient monitoring support effective clinical decision-making, while direct collaboration with specialists in surgery, internal medicine and oncology provides valuable assistance with challenging cases. Experienced veterinary nurses and dedicated support colleagues are available throughout operating hours, encouraging efficient patient management, professional knowledge sharing and consistently high standards of emergency care.
Qualifications Needed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent qualification from an accredited veterinary institution.
- Current New York veterinary licence in good standing or eligibility to obtain the necessary professional registration.
- Confidence in emergency patient assessment, clinical prioritisation and the management of acute companion animal presentations.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities, particularly when discussing urgent treatment recommendations with concerned pet owners.
- A collaborative approach to veterinary medicine, enthusiasm for ongoing learning and commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics.
Package:
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available, with relief working arrangements also considered.
- Access to specialist veterinary expertise in surgery, oncology and internal medicine for multidisciplinary emergency case management.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance options, alongside additional eligible healthcare benefits.
- Continuing education funding with dedicated paid learning days and access to extensive veterinary training resources.
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and contribute to the advancement of veterinary medical knowledge.
- Experienced emergency nursing colleagues and established clinical support throughout 24-hour operations.
- 401(k) retirement savings arrangements with employer matching contributions to support future financial planning.
- Paid parental leave, annual holiday entitlement and sick leave provisions for eligible employees.
- Employee discounts on veterinary services and additional benefits supporting personal and professional wellbeing.
- Exposure to advanced emergency diagnostics, continuous patient monitoring and a diverse critical care caseload within an established referral environment.
