Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian

Full-Time opportunity in San Antonio, Texas Schedule: 13 shifts per month| Rotating Schedule

At MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, you'll do more than practiceyou'll grow, collaborate, and have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in emergency medicine alongside an experienced team of specialists and emergency clinicians.

Founded in partnership with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2012, MissionVet Specialty & Emergency has become a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary care throughout San Antonio and South Texas.

Our specialists and emergency clinicians work side-by-side every day, creating a highly collaborative environment where consultation is encouraged, learning never stops, and exceptional patient care always comes first.

As our hospital continues to grow, we've made significant investments to support our doctors and enhance patient care. We've separated Critical Care and inpatient management from our Emergency service, allowing our ER veterinarians to focus on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating incoming emergency cases. We've also added telemetry monitoring to provide advanced continuous monitoring for our most critical patients.

Our specialty services include Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Surgery & Orthopedics.

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

San Antonio combines big-city amenities with Texas hospitality, offering an affordable cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, outstanding dining, vibrant culture, and year-round recreation. From the River Walk and professional sports to the nearby Texas Hill Country, Austin, and the Texas coast, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy your time outside the hospital.

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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
• Production-based earning potential
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Uniform allowance
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and eligible professional dues

ER ABVP Guided Program

• Deliver high-quality emergency care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Receive and triage incoming emergency cases while collaborating with our dedicated Critical Care and inpatient team on patients requiring continued hospitalization.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics, telemetry monitoring, and modern treatment capabilities to provide exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate closely with specialists, emergency 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.

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure.
• Experienced emergency veterinarians, internship-trained clinicians, experienced general practice and urgent care veterinarians, equine practitioners, and veterinarians with a strong clinical foundation who are eager to transition into emergency medicine are encouraged to apply.
• New graduates interested in developing their emergency medicine skills through our structured ER Immerse mentorship program are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical judgment and a desire to continue developing your emergency medicine skills.
• 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.

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.

At MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, you'll join a collaborative team committed to mentorship, professional growth, and exceptional medicinewhether you're an established ER veterinarian or taking the next step toward a career in emergency medicine.

Interested candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Linsey Beckner at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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