Small animal Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Relief Veterinarian – Idaho Falls, ID (High Pay + Flexible Scheduling)

This role is ideal for veterinarians who value autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to choose their preferred cases while earning a highly competitive relief rate.

Compensation & Perks

• $181/hr + commission

• Travel reimbursement for traveling veterinarians

• Housing stipend  

• Pick your own shifts

• Choose your preferred cases

• Work as little as one shift per month or build a full schedule. 

• Supportive emergency team with an efficient workflow

Why Relief Vets Love VMR

• Treated with respect-not like a number.

• Complete flexibility over your schedule.

• Choose the shifts and cases that fit your style. 

• Relief work designed to reduce burnout.

• Real people answer the phone when you need us.

• We advocate for our contractors and value long-term relationships.

Relief work should relieve stress — not add to it. We design our relief roles so you can focus on practicing great medicine without the burnout, chaos, or pressure that often comes with fulltime ER schedules.

Your Role

As a Relief Emergency Veterinarian, you will provide high quality medical and surgical care for small animal emergency cases. You’ll work independently with strong technician support and collaborate with the clinic team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive exams, diagnostics, treatments and preventive care for small animal emergency paitents.

• Utilize digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, and inhouse lab equipment

• Administer anesthesia and perform soft tissue surgeries

• Manage urgent and emergency cases with confidence and compassion

• Communicate clearly with clients, collaborate with support staff and document patient care accurately and efficiently.

Shift Options

We offer multiple shift types so you can choose what fits your schedule:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Swing Shift: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM (optional — only if you want them)

Whether you’re looking for occasional relief work or a consistent schedule, we’ll align shifts with your availability and comfort level.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with active veterinary license

• Experience in small animal emergency medicine

• Proficiency in radiography, ultrasound, anesthesia, and soft tissue surgery

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently

• Comfortable in a fastpaced emergency environment

Whether you're looking to supplement your current schedule or build a full-time relief career, we'd love to welcome you to the VMR team.

Apply today and discover why more veterinarians are choosing relief work with VMR.