Emergency Veterinarian

Full-Time opportunity in Austin, Texas Schedule: Full-time, 3-4 shifts per week/12-13 per month. Rotating Schedule. At Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, you’ll do more than practice-you’ll grow, collaborate, and practice advanced emergency medicine alongside an exceptional team of specialists. Locally managed by founder Lindsay Vaughn, DVM, DACVECC , AVES is a progressive, multi-specialty hospital built around collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous learning. Our Emergency team works closely with specialists across multiple disciplines, giving you access to the expertise and resources needed to manage challenging and complex cases. Our specialty services include Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, Critical Care, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Diagnostic Imaging , with advanced capabilities including ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and digital radiography. AVES also offers high-flow oxygen therapy and advanced respiratory support, along with access to cardiology services through CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets. AVES is home to the only board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist in Austin , providing an exceptional resource for complex anesthesia cases, advanced pain management, and collaboration across our Emergency and specialty services. As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter. Location Highlight Austin combines an exciting food, music, and cultural scene with year-round outdoor recreation and the natural beauty of Central Texas. From hiking, biking, and time on the water to live music, incredible restaurants, and nearby Hill Country destinations, Austin offers plenty to enjoy outside the hospital. 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 CE allowance and professional development support Paid time off Retirement savings options Employee assistance programs Access to 50+ veterinary journals Personal pet benefits Reimbursement for DVM license, DEA, AVMA, and VECCS membership fees Access to ongoing learning and professional development opportunities 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. Collaborate closely with specialists across Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, and other disciplines. Utilize advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities to provide exceptional patient care. 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 Texas veterinary licensure. Completion of a rotating internship or 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 desire to work closely with specialists and fellow emergency clinicians. A commitment to exceptional patient care and evidence-based medicine. 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. Through the Ethos network, AVES clinicians also have access to opportunities in clinical research, evidence-based medicine, advanced education, and collaboration with veterinary professionals across the country. At AVES, you’ll have the resources of a leading multi-specialty hospital, the support of an exceptional team, and opportunities to continue developing throughout your career. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. 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. Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr