Emergency Veterinarian

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Emergency Veterinarian

Full Time

Pet Emergency and Specialty Center - South County

You’ll provide excellent, in‑the‑moment care when patients need it most. You’ll hone your ability to triage and assess critical needs – with a team to back you with support – lean on our community to shift in schedule or role.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to care for sick and injured patients who arrive on an emergency basis, as well as manage hospitalized patients. This role requires the ER DVM to assess patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and oversee technicians who are carrying out these plans. The ER DVM will also perform surgeries, provide critical care, and ensure a high level of service for all patients in our emergency department.

• Assess patients, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans.
• Oversee technicians executing treatment plans.
• Perform surgeries and provide critical care.
• Ensure a high level of service for all patients in the emergency department.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree.
• Active state Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state of intended employment.
• Active DEA license or DEA license‑eligible.
• Experience in emergency medicine (work experience, small animal rotations, or emergency internships).

Pet Emergency and Specialty Center – South County is an emergency and referral hospital focused on emergency medicine, urgent care, and referral support. We pride ourselves on quality medicine, clear communication, and compassionate patient care. The hospital is open 24/7 and serves the surrounding communities with a collaborative, team‑based environment.

Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, offering extensive resources while respecting local identity. Thrive values work‑life balance, continuous professional development, and 24/7 mental health support.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Best‑in‑class emotional wellbeing support: 24/7 access to Lyra Health, a veterinary‑team‑specific resource
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Start Strong with the ER Academy for newer emergency medicine veterinarians, benefit from on‑demand mentorship and continuous support, and explore a traveling emergency vet role across the country.

Negotiable based on credentials and experience. Annual PROSAL full‑time range starting at $180,000 - $250,000 per year.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at

We celebrate diversity and are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.