Emergency Veterinarian

Join Our Compassionate Veterinary Team at Metairie Small Animal Hospital! Are you an experienced ER Veterinarian looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Metairie Small Animal Hospital, a thriving and well-established small animal practice in Old Metairie, is excited to welcome a new ER Veterinarian to our team. We’re seeking a confident, compassionate DVM with emergency experience who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Why Join Us? Community-Focused Care: We're passionate about providing top-notch, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Supportive Environment: Work alongside a fantastic team that feels like family. Our outgoing, friendly, and well-trained staff, including licensed veterinary technicians, are here to support you every step of the way. We believe in teamwork and fostering a laid-back, collaborative atmosphere. Position Highlights Emergency-Focused Role: This position is ideal for an experienced ER veterinarian who is comfortable handling urgent and critical cases. Flexible Scheduling: Overnight shifts are part of this role, but we offer schedule flexibility and are happy to work with you to create a rotation that supports work‑life balance. Part-Time or Full-Time Options: Opportunities available based on your availability and preferences. No On-Call Requirements: When you’re off, you’re off. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: Receive a generous base salary with production-based incentives for full‑time roles, ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work and dedication. Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K plan, disability insurance, staff discounts, and coverage for licenses, DEA registration, and more. Professional Growth: Practice medicine your way while being supported by experienced colleagues and strong hospital leadership. If you’re ready to join a collaborative, experienced team where your ER skills are valued and your schedule is respected, we’d love to hear from you! Requirements Confident, compassionate DVM with emergency experience. Comfortable handling urgent and critical cases. Experience practicing high‑quality medicine and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Responsibilities Provide immediate and effective care for emergency cases in the veterinary emergency department. Assess, triage, and manage patients with a variety of urgent medical and surgical needs. Collaborate with veterinary technicians and staff to ensure rapid and accurate patient care. Communicate with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow‑up care. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For locations in Colorado, additional paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave are provided in accordance with Colorado law. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Veterinary Associates