Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Pet Care is an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital serving Trussville, Birmingham, and the surrounding communities. We exist for one purpose: to provide immediate, expert care when pets are facing life-threatening emergencies.

Our hospital is open nights, weekends, and holidays, because emergencies don't follow a 9–5 schedule. We're equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and we maintain a consistent team of veterinarians and licensed technicians who are committed to delivering excellent medicine in high-pressure moments.

Whether managing venomous snake bites, surgical emergencies, heatstroke, or critical trauma, our focus is always on providing responsive, compassionate care backed by medical expertise and modern tools.

What We Offer

As an emergency-only facility, Emergency Pet Care offers a clinical environment built specifically for urgent cases. We are not a general practice and do not provide routine wellness care—our focus is emergency triage, diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment.

Equipment & Capabilities Include:

• Digital radiography
• In-house blood analyzers (CBC, chem, clotting panels)
• Oxygen therapy and critical care monitoring
• Emergency surgical suite
• Endoscopy
• Blood transfusion protocols
• Radiology and specialty consult access

Our cases range from heatstroke and trauma to GDV, respiratory distress, toxicities, and advanced wound care. We are also equipped to handle local challenges such as copperhead and rattlesnake envenomations.

Scheduling & Support

We offer flexible scheduling options for both full-time and part-time positions. Our hospital operates during the hours general practices are closed:

• Friday–Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday–Thursday: 6 PM – 7 AM

Shifts are shared across a collaborative team, and overnight coverage is supported by experienced technicians and support staff. We value teamwork, communication, and trust.

Job Description

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an Emergency Veterinarian with sound clinical judgment, confidence in managing emergencies, and a steady presence during high-stress situations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in emergency or general practice and be comfortable working independently with support.

We are open to considering a new graduate who demonstrates strong foundational skills, readiness for emergency medicine, and a willingness to learn. Mentorship will be available, but our clinical environment does require a degree of autonomy and resilience.

Why Trussville?

Located just northeast of Birmingham, Trussville is one of Alabama's fastest-growing cities—known for its balance of small-town atmosphere and big-city access.

• Affordable cost of living with excellent school systems
• A growing downtown area with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and boutiques
• Access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and biking trails
• Just 20 minutes from Birmingham's cultural, culinary, and music scenes
• A supportive, community-oriented place to call home

Whether you're relocating or already local, Trussville offers a high quality of life and a strong sense of community.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and availability:

• Competitive base salary or hourly rate
• Shift differentials for overnight and weekend coverage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and paid CE time
• Paid time off
• State and DEA licensing fees covered
• Professional liability insurance
• Retirement plan options

Join Our Team

At Emergency Pet Care, you'll have the opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a supportive, well-equipped environment. We value integrity, clinical excellence, and a calm, clear approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active veterinary license in AL.
• Previous experience in emergency or critical care is preferred but not required. All experience levels encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• A passion for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Additional Information

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. Company policy & federal & state laws forbid discrimination because of age, color, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.