​Emergency Veterinarian – Kahului, Hawaii | $180K–$250K

Location: Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Schedule: Full-time | Emergency and overnight hospital environment
Salary: $180,000–$250,000 per year | ProSal compensation with production opportunities and no negative accrual
Benefits: 401(k) match, paid parental leave, free CE, emergency medicine mentorship, student loan support and comprehensive health benefits

About the Role

An emergency-focused veterinary hospital in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.

The position offers an annual ProSal compensation range of $180,000–$250,000, depending on credentials and experience, with production opportunities and no negative accrual.

This is an excellent opportunity for veterinarians who thrive in emergency medicine and want to strengthen their skills across triage, critical care, hospitalised case management and emergency surgery.

Experienced emergency veterinarians are encouraged to apply, while doctors newer to emergency practice may also be considered. Access to structured emergency medicine education, real-time mentorship and ongoing clinical development provides a strong pathway for veterinarians looking to build a long-term career in ER medicine.

About the Practice

This emergency-focused small animal hospital provides urgent and emergency veterinary services for pets throughout Maui and the surrounding communities.

The hospital operates during emergency and overnight hours, providing essential veterinary care when local pet owners need it most.

Veterinarians manage a varied emergency caseload encompassing acute illness, traumatic injuries, critically ill patients, surgical emergencies and hospitalised cases.

The clinical environment is close-knit, collaborative and highly supportive, with veterinarians working closely alongside skilled veterinary technicians to develop and execute appropriate treatment plans.

The wider professional infrastructure provides access to specialist collaboration, continuing education, emergency medicine mentorship and leadership development, allowing veterinarians to continue advancing throughout their careers.

For doctors newer to emergency medicine, structured ER training opportunities can provide additional education and support. Experienced emergency veterinarians can further develop their clinical and leadership capabilities, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and explore broader career pathways.

Located in Kahului on the island of Maui, the position also provides the opportunity to build a veterinary career in one of Hawaii's most distinctive communities, combining demanding and rewarding emergency medicine with island living.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical veterinary care to sick and injured small animal patients.

• Triage incoming emergency cases and determine appropriate clinical priorities.

• Perform comprehensive examinations and rapid clinical assessments.

• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for emergency and critically ill patients.

• Manage and oversee the treatment of hospitalised veterinary patients.

• Work closely with veterinary technicians to ensure treatment plans are delivered accurately and efficiently.

• Perform emergency and general surgical procedures appropriate to experience and clinical competency.

• Provide critical care and stabilisation for acutely ill or injured patients.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans where clinically appropriate.

• Communicate diagnoses, prognoses, treatment options and costs clearly and compassionately with pet owners.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.

• Collaborate effectively with emergency clinicians, specialists and the wider clinical team.

• Maintain exceptional standards of patient care and client service within a fast-paced emergency environment.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.

Candidates should hold an active Hawaii veterinary licence in good standing or be able to obtain the appropriate state licence before their start date.

An active DEA licence or eligibility to obtain DEA licensure is also required.

Previous emergency veterinary experience or completion of a small animal rotating or emergency internship is highly recommended.

Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgement, communication skills and the ability to remain effective in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change rapidly.

Experienced emergency veterinarians are particularly encouraged to apply.

Veterinarians earlier in their emergency medicine careers may also be considered, with structured ER education and on-demand clinical mentorship available to support continued development.

Compensation & Benefits

A comprehensive compensation and benefits package is available, with a strong emphasis on financial wellbeing, professional development and long-term career support.

Benefits include:

• $180,000–$250,000 annual ProSal compensation range

• Production opportunities with no negative accrual

• Competitive base compensation

• Health and life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Pet adoption leave

• Mental health resources and access to therapy

• Subsidised backup childcare and elder care

• Fertility and family-planning resources

• Free continuing education courses

• Emergency medicine education and professional development

• On-demand veterinary mentorship

• Pet care benefits and veterinary service discounts

• Student loan support tools and assistance

• Access to specialist collaboration

• Leadership development opportunities

• Potential opportunities for experienced veterinarians to undertake travelling ER work

Some benefits may depend on eligibility, working hours, length of service or applicable waiting periods.

The combination of $180,000–$250,000 earning potential, no negative accrual, structured emergency medicine development and extensive professional support makes this an attractive opportunity for veterinarians looking to establish or advance an ER career in Hawaii.

Apply Today

Veterinarians searching for an Emergency Veterinarian job in Kahului, Hawaii, an ER Veterinarian position in Maui, or an opportunity to develop their career in emergency and critical care medicine are encouraged to apply.

This role combines a substantial $180,000–$250,000 compensation range with a diverse emergency caseload, structured mentorship, continuing education and comprehensive benefits.

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:

John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com