Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian

$135,000 base salary plus production. Full-time opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO Schedule: Rotating schedule of 12 shifts per month

Why Join Southern Rockies Animal Emergency and Specialty

We are seeking a passionate Emergency Veterinarian to join our dynamic and supportive team. You will benefit from outstanding leadership under Dr. Carroll, whose commitment to high quality medicine, mentorship, and team wellbeing shapes the culture of our hospital.

Southern Rockies has built a strong reputation for mentorship. We have successfully helped new and early career veterinarians build confidence and expand their skills through a culture centered on collaboration, learning, and support. As our specialty services continue to grow, you will have even more opportunities to work alongside board certified specialists who share your dedication to exceptional patient care. You'll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs offers breathtaking views and endless adventure. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, you will have easy access to world class hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, and climbing, along with a thriving arts and culinary scene. It is the perfect place to build a fulfilling career while enjoying an incredible quality of life.

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 compensation

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional development support

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

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.

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 (2 years) is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).

Experience performing emergency surgeries is strongly 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.

A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

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.