Emergency Veterinarian

About the role

You’ll deliver exceptional, real-time care when pets and their families need it most. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll strengthen your triage and critical assessment skills while being supported by a collaborative team that steps in when it matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency care for sick and injured patients
• Manage hospitalized cases
• Assess and diagnose patients
• Develop and oversee treatment plans
• Partner closely with technicians to ensure high-quality execution of care
• Perform surgeries and deliver critical care
• Maintain an exceptional standard of service for every patient who enters our emergency department

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License: Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment
• Obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal rotating or emergency internships is highly recommended

Qualifications

• Committed to the success of your patients
• Supported through high-stakes moments, unexpected emergencies, and the times when compassion makes all the difference

Skills

• Exceptional clinical skills
• Collaborative teamwork
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Production opportunities
• No negative accrual
• Support from Thrive Pet Healthcare’s nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training

Pay

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $180K/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

We are open 7 days a week, year-round, from 10 am until 10 pm.

About Animal Emergency & Referral Center Of York

At the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of York, we’ve provided comprehensive small animal emergency services to the greater York area since 1991. Our success is rooted in recognizing the importance of a comfortable workplace and a supportive team environment. Our well-trained and well-paid support staff and a high staff-to-veterinarian ratio ensure a healthy work environment and excellent staff retention. We are a team of dedicated professionals, including cardiologists and surgeons, and we are excited to expand our referral offerings.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported.