Senior Emergency Veterinarian

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

You have a love of ER medicine and a desire to share that love In this fast-paced environment, you’ll work with the hospital medical director and specialists to set medical standards for the ER department. You’ll work alongside the medical director to evaluate ER veterinarian performance. 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.

• Encourage, develop, and support CE that elevates the quality of ER medicine in the hospital
• Work with the medical director to provide ER mentorship and/or guide ER Veterinarians to existing mentorship options within Thrive
• Schedule case reviews and/or M&M round with ER Veterinarians
• Assist with veterinary student extern rotation mentorship
• Develop an ER internship program
• Provide ER specific CE to our referring community
• Work with the ER Staff Manager and ER Lead Technician to develop ER technicians

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.

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 and greater Austin, TX area.

At Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, 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.  to learn more.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License:
  • Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment
  • Obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency medicine

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