Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian , Norwalk, Connecticut

Position: Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join a busy, round-the-clock referral and emergency setting delivering advanced small animal care.

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of urgent and critical cases, allowing the clinician to apply strong medical judgement while working within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The position is well suited to a veterinarian who thrives in emergency medicine and values teamwork, clinical autonomy, and professional challenge. The role includes involvement with critical care patients and close collaboration with skilled nursing and support staff to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes for patients and clients alike.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and stabilising emergency and critical care patients
• Providing medical oversight for hospitalised and post-operative cases
• Developing and implementing diagnostic and treatment plans under time-sensitive conditions
• Working collaboratively with technical and clinical support teams
• Maintaining clear and compassionate communication with clients during emergencies

Qualifications Needed:

• Veterinary degree eligible for registration in the USA
• Previous experience in emergency or critical care practice preferred
• Confident decision-making skills in high-pressure clinical situations
• Strong interpersonal and client communication abilities
• Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards and ongoing learning

Package:

• Structured rotating schedule designed to support sustainability in emergency work
• Compensation framework reflecting experience and emergency caseload complexity
• Paid continuing education allowance and dedicated study time
• Professional fees and required registrations covered
• Comprehensive insurance and paid leave provisions
• Clinical autonomy within a well-supported emergency team
• Access to modern diagnostic and treatment resources
• Supportive leadership focused on clinical quality and development
• Long-term stability within a consistently staffed service