Urgent Care Veterinarian

Urgent Care Veterinarian

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About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinarian eager to tackle more complex cases, or an emergency veterinarian seeking a more predictable schedule and manageable workload.

Description

Veterinarian, Urgent Care
Full Time
Thrive Catonsville

The Ideal Urgent Care Veterinarian

• Excited to work with referring veterinarians and our Emergency and Critical Care department as a team to provide exceptional service to clients, patients, and referring doctors.
• Leadership opportunities and professional possibilities associated with developing a new service within our hospital and Pathway.
• Committed to providing the best care and service to our clients and pets.
• Motivated to meet and exceed the established standards of care.
• Internship trained or 2-3 years of experience preferred.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state you will work in, prior to your start date.
• Active DEA and MD CDS license or eligibility for licensure.

Role

• In this position, you will play a vital role in easing the strain on our local emergency hospitals by providing immediate care for a variety of cases.
• Our urgent care veterinarians see both minor emergencies and more critical cases, including:
• Minor emergencies that are not life‑threatening: lacerations, limping or painful pets, hypersensitivity reactions, vomiting and/or diarrhea without significant dehydration, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and FLUTD/FUS patients.
• More critical cases: trauma, allergic reactions, respiratory distress, toxic ingestions, urethral obstructions, and patients needing stabilization before transfer to specialty hospitals.
• Referrals from general practice veterinarians who cannot see their patients in a timely manner, within the scope of care we provide.

We are open Monday – Sunday 10:00am - 10:00pm

Serving Catonsville, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Columbia, Baltimore, and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Compensation is negotiable, with a base range of $155,000-$175,000/year. The actual salary offered will consider credentials, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We celebrate and embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging.