Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident and compassionate Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join a highly advanced, multidisciplinary veterinary referral and emergency hospital. This exceptional opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who thrives in a fast-paced emergency setting, enjoys managing complex medical presentations, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care to critically ill and injured animals. With an established 24-hour emergency service and an extensive range of specialist departments, the hospital provides an exciting environment for veterinarians looking to advance their emergency and critical care expertise.
The successful candidate will benefit from access to sophisticated diagnostic and treatment facilities, including CT, MRI, digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced patient monitoring systems. The hospital also offers minimally invasive surgical capabilities, interventional radiology, and comprehensive in-house laboratory services. Working alongside experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists across surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and other disciplines, you will have excellent opportunities for collaborative case management and continued clinical development.
This position offers an attractive balance between challenging emergency medicine and personal flexibility, with a structured overnight schedule comprising a maximum of three shifts per week across a 32-hour working week. You will be supported by skilled veterinary technicians, experienced clinical colleagues, and an established hospital management team. With excellent professional resources, a collaborative workplace culture, and opportunities to further develop specialist clinical interests, this role presents an outstanding opportunity for a veterinarian seeking a rewarding career in emergency medicine.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing and stabilising emergency patients, conducting detailed clinical examinations, and developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies for urgent and critical presentations.
- Utilising advanced diagnostic imaging, laboratory investigations, and patient monitoring technologies to support accurate clinical decisions and effective case management.
- Collaborating with emergency colleagues and board-certified specialists to coordinate complex treatments, surgical interventions, and ongoing hospitalised patient care.
- Maintaining comprehensive clinical records, prescribing appropriate medications, and following established protocols for controlled substances and patient safety.
- Communicating sensitively with pet owners during emergency situations while contributing to clinical handovers, team discussions, and continuous improvements in hospital procedures.
Qualifications Needed:
- A recognised Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited veterinary institution, together with an active New York State veterinary licence.
- At least one year of professional experience within an emergency veterinary setting, demonstrating confidence in urgent clinical assessments and treatment decisions.
- Appropriate DEA registration, or the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary authorisation for prescribing and handling controlled medications.
- Strong diagnostic, surgical, and clinical problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to manage challenging presentations and rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, alongside a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality emergency veterinary medicine.
Package:
- A highly competitive remuneration structure reflecting the specialist nature of overnight emergency veterinary work.
- A flexible overnight working pattern consisting of no more than three shifts weekly, with a 32-hour working week.
- Access to advanced diagnostic equipment, sophisticated treatment facilities, and collaborative case discussions with board-certified veterinary specialists.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits supporting employee healthcare requirements.
- Continuing education funding and access to professional development opportunities designed to strengthen emergency and critical care expertise.
- Paid parental leave arrangements available for eligible employees following childbirth, adoption, or fostering.
- A 401(k) retirement savings programme with discretionary employer contributions to support future financial planning.
- Preferential veterinary treatment rates for employees’ personal pets, together with access to confidential wellbeing assistance services.
- Financial support through an employee hardship relief programme, providing additional assistance during unexpected personal difficulties.
- A professionally rewarding environment offering clinical independence, experienced multidisciplinary support, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.
