Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC), a leading multidisciplinary specialty practice in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, seeks a dedicated and compassionate Emergency Veterinarian to join our team in Gaithersburg, MD. This role is ideal for an overnight emergency veterinarian with a strong interest in inpatient care and a collaborative approach to medicine. As a veterinarian at VSC, you will play a vital role in managing hospitalized patients, coordinating care with specialists, and ensuring continuity of treatment in a fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art specialty facility.

Our Rarebreed state‑of‑the‑art hospital, which boasts MRI & CT scanners, an ultrasound unit, an endoscopy suite, and multiple ORs, is focused on supporting our veterinary community. As part of our team, you’ll gain access to specialized training while collaborating with a positive, skilled team committed to delivering the highest quality of care. VSC has been providing world‑class orthopedic and soft‑tissue surgery for over two decades, and our first Maryland location adds Internal Medicine and Neurology departments that practice the same exceptional standards of care.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, offers a diverse community, excellent schools, affordable housing, beautiful parks, dining and convenient access to Washington, D.C. via the MARC train and Metro.

• Work with our team of board‑certified surgeons to provide post‑operative case management.
• Collaborate with surgeons to create and implement treatment plans for our in‑house patients.
• Provide guidance and leadership for our staff, including LVTs, assistants, imaging technicians, visiting staff, and more.
• Be involved with marketing/outreach to increase patient flow and overall exposure of our surgical services.

The starting salary for this position is $ annually with a sign‑on bonus of up to $50,000.00.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with a total company match of up to 4% after 6 months of employment.
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve a work–life balance.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Company‑paid bonding leave.
• Employer‑assisted student loan repayment.
• Mental health resources.

• Pet Care:
  Discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Pet Diagnostics:
  Discounts on reference lab testing.
• Pet Food:
  Discounts on Purina pet foods.
• Pet Insurance:
  Discounts available with our preferred vendor.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent degree required.
• Ability to attain MD Veterinary License.
• Excel in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and thriving in a fast‑paced environment.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.