Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian | Flexible Schedule | Unlimited ER-Focused CE
Schedule: Part-time | Flexible scheduling | Nights, weekends and holidays as required
Compensation Benchmark: Full-time equivalent range of $140,000–$350,000 per year, inclusive of base salary and discretionary production bonus target
Expected Full-Time Base Benchmark: $180,000–$200,000 per year
Benefits: Unlimited ER-focused CE, annual CE travel stipend, flexible scheduling, structured clinical development and leadership training
About the Role
A progressive 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital is seeking an experienced Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its fast-paced and highly collaborative clinical team.
This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to remain actively involved in emergency medicine, emergency surgery and endoscopy while benefiting from the flexibility of a part-time schedule.
The published compensation benchmarks are $140,000–$350,000 per year on a full-time equivalent basis, inclusive of base salary and discretionary production bonus target, with an expected full-time base benchmark of $180,000–$200,000. Actual part-time compensation will depend on the agreed working schedule and applicable compensation structure.
Veterinarians also receive significant investment in professional development, including unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, structured clinical and leadership programmes and an annual CE travel stipend.
About the Practice
This emergency-focused veterinary environment operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing immediate veterinary care across a diverse range of urgent and critical presentations.
The hospital follows an open-concept, client-centred approach to emergency medicine, designed to provide rapid veterinary assessment while allowing pet owners to remain closely involved in their pet's care.
Emergency veterinarians see an exceptionally varied caseload encompassing dogs, cats and exotic species, providing opportunities to continually strengthen clinical and surgical skills.
Doctors have access to diagnostic capabilities including ultrasound, radiography, laboratory testing and biopsy procedures, alongside emergency surgical and endoscopic capabilities.
A strong emphasis is placed on clinical mentorship and continuous learning, with support available both on the hospital floor and through dedicated emergency veterinary education programmes.
For veterinarians interested in developing beyond clinical practice, additional leadership education provides opportunities to build management and mentoring capabilities.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care across a varied caseload.
Rapidly assess and triage incoming emergency patients.
Gather patient histories, presenting complaints, vital signs and examination findings.
Conduct comprehensive physical examinations.
Develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
Utilise ultrasound, radiography, bloodwork, biopsies and other diagnostic modalities where clinically appropriate.
Diagnose acute illnesses, injuries and emergency conditions.
Communicate diagnoses and treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately with clients.
Prepare and discuss treatment estimates.
Perform minor and major emergency soft tissue surgery.
Perform endoscopic procedures.
Manage emergency presentations involving dogs, cats and exotic species.
Provide appropriate medical guidance by telephone.
Educate clients regarding aftercare and preventative measures.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.
Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians and the wider emergency team.
Provide clinical guidance and leadership on the hospital floor.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD or equivalent veterinary degree and have, or be eligible to obtain, all appropriate veterinary licensing and professional credentials required for the position.
Candidates should have a strong interest and appropriate clinical capabilities in emergency medicine, emergency soft tissue surgery and endoscopy.
The successful veterinarian will be comfortable working within a busy, team-oriented emergency environment and should demonstrate strong communication, empathy, curiosity and clinical accountability.
Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis is required according to hospital needs.
Candidates should also be comfortable with the physical requirements of emergency practice, including prolonged standing, kneeling and floor-level patient care. The position requires the ability to lift approximately 25 kg independently and assist with patients weighing up to approximately 40 kg.
Compensation & Benefits
The part-time package places particular emphasis on schedule flexibility, continuing education and professional development.
Benefits include:
Full-time equivalent compensation range of $140,000–$350,000 per year
Full-time expected base benchmark of $180,000–$200,000 per year
Discretionary production bonus opportunity within the published compensation structure
Flexible part-time scheduling
Unlimited emergency medicine-focused continuing education
$1,000 annual CE travel stipend for eligible part-time credentialed veterinarians
$400 annual CE travel stipend for eligible part-time uncredentialed veterinarians
Structured emergency veterinary clinical education
Leadership development programmes
Generous employee referral programme
Professional workwear provided
Additional workplace wellbeing benefits
The combination of part-time flexibility, unlimited ER-focused CE and dedicated travel funding for professional development makes this an attractive opportunity for experienced emergency veterinarians who want to maintain a high-level clinical caseload without committing to a traditional full-time schedule.
Apply Today
Veterinarians searching for a Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian job, a flexible ER Veterinarian position, or an opportunity to continue developing skills across emergency surgery and endoscopy are encouraged to apply.
With flexible scheduling, unlimited ER-focused continuing education, a dedicated CE travel stipend and exposure to a diverse emergency caseload, this opportunity provides an excellent platform for continued development in emergency veterinary medicine.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
John Read - CEO & Talent Acquisition Specialist
T: (214) 660-5515
E: john@supremesearchspecialists.com