Emergency Veterinarian

About the role

Full-Time opportunity in Gilbert, Arizona. Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, overnight only.

About Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center – Gilbert (AVECCC)

At AVECCC you’ll practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine in a 22,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital supported by an exceptional team of emergency doctors, specialists, technicians, and critical care professionals. Our Gilbert hospital is the hub of established internship and Emergency & Critical Care residency programs, fostering daily education, collaboration, and professional growth. Weekly intern lectures, resident rounds, on-site CE, and in-depth cage-side rounds provide ongoing learning opportunities. You’ll have 24/7 consultation support from board-certified Critical Care specialists, either in person or by phone, with daily DACVECC coverage and multiple doctors on shift. The team also includes an on-site social worker and a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) who leads staff training and development.

Advanced Medicine & Technology

• ICU long-term ventilator (Servo-u)
• Anesthesia ventilator
• High-flow oxygen unit
• PrismaFlex units for extracorporeal therapies, including CRRT and TPE
• Electronic treatment sheets through SmartFlow
• Web-based electronic medical records through ezyVet with off-site accessibility
• On-site CT and ultrasonography
• Collaboration with specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology
• Strong collaboration with nearby Neurology specialists

Location Highlight

Located approximately 30 minutes southeast of downtown Phoenix, Gilbert combines the amenities of the Phoenix metropolitan area with a vibrant, family-friendly community. Explore restaurants and entertainment in the walkable Heritage District, enjoy trails and wildlife at the 110-acre Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, or take advantage of year-round outdoor recreation throughout the Valley.

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 Emergency Veterinarians, Critical Care specialists, specialty teams, technicians, assistants, and doctor assistants to provide seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Participate in a culture centered on collaboration, mentorship, education, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Arizona veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship OR at least three years of emergency medicine experience.
• Willingness to work an overnight-only schedule.
• Confidence managing emergency and critical 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement benefits with 3% 401(k) match
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Sign-on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance
• No non-compete
• No negative accrual
• $4,500 CE allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Compassion Care used at your discretion
• Full access to the Ethos Journal Library with 36+ journals
• Reimbursement for Arizona State Veterinary License
• Paid DEA licensure
• Paid professional liability coverage with defense
• Paid VECCS, AVMA, and AzVMA memberships
• Paid uniforms
• Paid monthly Talkspace subscription

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 emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice, this path allows you to stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.