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
• Deliver critical care
• Maintain an exceptional standard of service for every patient

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
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to manage stress and prioritize tasks effectively

Benefits

• Competitive salary negotiable based on credentials and experience
• Annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $180K/year
• On-demand mentorship for real-time support throughout your career
• Traveling emergency vet opportunities
• Access to continuous support
• Free CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

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

24/7 emergency and specialty care supported by innovative treatment and compassionate guidance.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• 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

Company Culture

• A genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources
• Care in Action benefits
• Collaboration with top specialists
• Leveraging our unique integration of emergency and specialty care

About Thrive

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. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.