Emergency Veterinarian

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is recruiting an Emergency Department Veterinarian for swing and overnight shifts at our fast-paced specialty hospital in Scarborough, Maine. As the largest specialty hospital in the state, MVMC boasts board-certified specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation, as well as a robust and busy primary ER. We also have a part-time veterinary social worker on staff. MVMC is a VECCs level II certified hospital and a VetCOT registered trauma center (one of only two in New England) supported by 7-day-per-week critical care coverage.

About the role

Work in a fast-paced specialty hospital with a high referral caseload, excellent mentorship, and a collaborative environment between ER and specialty that fosters continued learning and development. The hospital offers weekly intern rounds (typically 1-3 interns per year), monthly journal club, quarterly morbidity and mortality rounds, and various wet labs and additional training opportunities.

Facilities include a full in-house laboratory, telemetry monitoring, point-of-care ultrasound, two digital radiography suites, 16-slice helical CT, MRI, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, oxygen kennels, high-flow oxygen, dedicated GI and respiratory isolation, and a mechanical ventilator.

Scarborough is nestled along the southern Maine coast and offers outdoor beauty, work-life balance, scenic beaches, hiking trails, and a close-knit community—all with access to top-tier restaurants, schools, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with primary care veterinarians for referral of cases through the emergency room
• Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training as appropriate

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent degree
• Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License
• DVM in good standing with completion of small animal rotating internship OR 2+ years of experience in the veterinary emergency setting
• Empathetic, client-focused approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to a high standard of medical care
• Enjoys working as a team and collaborating on patient care

Schedule

Typical schedule is 3 x 12-hour shifts per week.

Pay

Competitive salary with a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000.00.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a total company match of up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve work-life balance
• Professional liability insurance
• Company-paid bonding leave
• Employer-assisted student loan repayment
• Mental Health Resources
• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods