Emergency Veterinarian

Description

Heart of Texas is looking for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Round Rock, TX.

You’ll deliver exceptional, real-time care when pets and their families need it most. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll strengthen your triage and critical assessment skills while being supported by a collaborative team that steps in when it matters. Backed by Thrive’s nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training, you’ll stay focused on what matters most - providing outstanding care and improving patient outcomes.

We'll meet you where you are in your career and actively invest in your growth as both a clinician and a leader. While you're committed to the success of your patients, we're equally committed to yours—supporting you through high-stakes moments, unexpected emergencies, and the times when compassion makes all the difference. The expertise, dedication, and heart you bring to every patient and family will always be valued and recognized.

Our progressive compensation model is designed to reward your impact, offering a competitive base salary alongside production opportunities—with no negative accrual.

You’ll provide emergency care for sick and injured patients while also managing hospitalized cases. You'll assess and diagnose patients, develop and oversee treatment plans, and partner closely with technicians to ensure high-quality execution of care. Your work will include performing surgeries, delivering critical care, and maintaining an exceptional standard of service for every patient who enters our emergency department.

We are an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, full-service, 24/7 hospital, with dedicated doctors providing high-quality medical care to the companion animal population in Austin and surrounding areas. We provide specialty care in the departments of Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology (Medical). We partner with an on-site Cardiologist 2 days a week and have an ultrasound (performed with a sonographer and reviewed by a radiologist) available Monday-Saturday.

• The ONLY ER/Specialty hospital currently Fear Free Certified in the area.
• Fully equipped with a full range of diagnostic and treatment equipment, including commercial-grade lab diagnostics, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, anesthesia & telemetry.
• We also provide ultrasound (we have a sonographer and radiologist review available Monday-Saturday), CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, rhinoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy.
• A core of dedicated specialists in internal medicine, surgery, medical oncology, and a contracted cardiologist.
• Supportive and helpful relief pool to help with ER Staffing and coverage.
• An amazing support team to assist our Dr.'s with complex cases.
• Experienced Medical Director and Manager- we value open communication and want to be supportive of DVM wellness.

We are open 24/7 serving the Round Rock, Austin, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto & Cedar Park and surrounding areas.

At Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

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Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $180K/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent…