Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description Emergency Veterinarian

Competitive base + production
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Full-time opportunity in Portsmouth, NH
12 rotating shifts per month

We are a talented, energetic, and personable team. Our focus on delivering exceptional patient care and client service serves as the backbone for maintaining a hospitable culture that fosters teamwork and camaraderie. Our commitment to care for one another allows us to provide outstanding, empathetic service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and the community. We create opportunities for success in all that we do through empowerment and a well-communicated vision for our business.

Our hospital is proud to offer a comprehensive range of specialty services, including internal medicine, radiology, surgery, anesthesia, ophthalmology, cardiology, medical and radiation oncology, neurology, and critical care, supported by an exceptionally skilled team of emergency veterinarians. At Port City, we also place a strong emphasis on the learning and professional development of our technician team, whose expertise and dedication provide essential support to our veterinarians and enhance the level of care we deliver.

Located along New Hampshire's scenic coastline, Portsmouth offers the perfect mix of New England charm and modern amenities, featuring a vibrant downtown, rich maritime history, waterfront views, and exceptional dining and shopping.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability, life insurance, and FSA options
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off (3 weeks vacation)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Referral and incentive bonuses
• Employee assistance programs

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or 2+ years' experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

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