Emergency Veterinarian – Omaha, NE
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling | Rotating Nights, Weekends & Holidays
Role: Emergency Veterinarian | Emergency & Critical Care
Competitive Compensation (from $170,000 to $190,000) | 401(k) Match | Student Loan Repayment | Unlimited ER-Focused CE | Flexible Scheduling | Equity Eligibility
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who thrives in fast-paced emergency medicine and wants exposure to a diverse caseload ranging from routine emergencies to complex medical and surgical cases.
The position offers significant investment in professional development, including unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, structured clinical training, mentorship and a CE travel stipend.
Emergency veterinarians are supported by experienced clinical teams while retaining the opportunity to take ownership of cases, perform emergency surgery and develop advanced ER skills.
About the Practice
Hospitals feature an open-concept clinical environment that allows pet owners to remain closely involved in their pet's care wherever clinically appropriate.
Veterinarians manage a varied emergency caseload and may encounter a broad range of species, including companion animals and exotic pets.
There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning, clinical mentorship and career development. Veterinarians have access to dedicated clinical and leadership programmes alongside extensive emergency-focused continuing education.
The environment is particularly well suited to clinicians who enjoy teamwork, rapid decision-making and direct communication with pet owners.
Responsibilities
Assess and treat emergency and urgent veterinary cases
Perform comprehensive physical examinations and patient triage
Gather patient history, presenting complaints, vital signs and other relevant clinical information
Develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans
Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, digital radiography, bloodwork and biopsies
Perform minor and major emergency soft tissue surgeries
Perform endoscopic procedures where clinically appropriate
Communicate diagnoses, treatment options and prognoses clearly with pet owners
Prepare and discuss treatment estimates
Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
Explain the clinical value of recommended diagnostics and treatments
Provide discharge instructions, aftercare guidance and preventative healthcare advice
Answer medical enquiries and provide appropriate guidance by telephone
Collaborate closely with veterinary technicians, assistants and fellow veterinarians
Provide compassionate support to clients during stressful and emotionally challenging situations
Candidate Profile
Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent and meet the relevant licensing requirements for the state in which they practise.
Candidates should have a genuine interest in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine, including emergency soft tissue surgery and endoscopy.
Experienced emergency veterinarians are encouraged to apply, while veterinarians earlier in their emergency medicine careers may benefit from the extensive mentorship, education and clinical development opportunities available.
Successful candidates will be comfortable working within a busy emergency environment and making timely clinical decisions while maintaining excellent standards of patient and client care.
The role requires availability for rotating nights, weekends and holidays, according to hospital requirements.
Candidates should also be comfortable with the physical requirements of clinical veterinary work, including prolonged periods of standing, working at floor level and safely assisting with patient handling.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Competitive base compensation (from $170,000 to $190,000)
A comprehensive benefits and professional development package is available, including:
Competitive base compensation
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Flexible work schedules
Clinical student loan repayment support
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits from day one
Access to mental health and counselling resources
Unlimited emergency medicine-focused Continuing Education
Extensive clinical and leadership development programmes
Up to $2,500 annual CE travel stipend for eligible full-time credentialed employees
Up to $1,000 annual CE travel stipend for eligible full-time uncredentialed employees
Potential equity eligibility after one year of qualifying full-time employment
Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of regular salary
Fertility and family-building benefits
Employee referral programme
Professional uniforms and additional workplace benefits
The combination of flexible scheduling, extensive emergency medicine training, student loan support and significant Continuing Education investment makes this an attractive opportunity for veterinarians looking to build a long-term career in emergency medicine.
Apply Today
Veterinarians searching for Emergency Veterinarian jobs in Omaha and opportunities to develop their careers within emergency and critical care medicine are encouraged to apply.
This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse emergency caseload, advanced diagnostics, emergency surgery and endoscopy, alongside substantial investment in clinical education and professional development.
For a confidential discussion about current Emergency Veterinarian opportunities, contact:
John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com