Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian

Full-Time Opportunity in Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Schedule: 12 shifts per month

Why Join Avets

At Avets, you'll do more than practice – You'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what possible in veterinary medicine. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art medicine and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them. In addition to Emergency and Critical Care, we also offer the following specialty services: Avian & Exotics, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Surgery, and Radioactive Iodine Therapy.

Location Highlight

Located in Monroeville, PA, Avets is just 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh offers the amenities and opportunities of a major metropolitan area while remaining more accessible than many comparably sized cities. Livability named Pittsburgh one of its Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025, and Realtor.com ranked it the most affordable large housing market in the country in 2025. The city has also earned recognition for the experiences available outside of work. Pittsburgh ranked No. 13 among America's Best Foodie Cities for 2026 and No. 16 nationally in the Trust for Public Land's 2026 ParkScore Index, with more than 93% of residents living within a walkable half mile of a park. Residents can choose from vibrant city neighborhoods, walkable boroughs, and family-friendly suburban communities. The region offers nationally recognized museums and performing arts, major-league sports, an expanding restaurant and brewery scene, extensive parks and riverfront trails, and convenient access to hiking, biking, skiing, and other four-season recreation. Pittsburgh provides room to build both a rewarding career and a life outside of work.

Perks & Benefits

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 base salary and production bonus, starting at $170,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a quarterly production-based bonus structure
• Generous sign-on, relocation, and lifestyle bonus options up to $20,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Negotiable paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Access to over 50 medical journals and reimbursement of membership fees
• Yearly CE stipend and days
• Robust team of support staff including VTS(ECC) training coordinators, Emergency Caregivers and Emergency Caregiver Assistants
• Uniform allotment upon signing and on-going scrub refresh program
• Discounted services for personal pets or stipends for pet insurance plans
• Benefit Hub – Discounts on travel, childcare, auto and home insurance, and more!
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for support with mental health and wellness, financial and legal consultations, and LGBTQIA+ support

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.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• 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.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• 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.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).

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.

Join Us

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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Vicki Ojeda – View email address on click.appcast.io