Emergency Veterinarian

University of Calgary · Round Rock, TX · 1 wk ago

On-siteHealthcare$180k/yrFull-time

About the Role

You’ll deliver exceptional, real-time emergency care for sick and injured pets when they 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. You’ll assess and diagnose patients, develop and oversee treatment plans, and partner closely with technicians to ensure high-quality execution of care. Your work will include performing surgeries, delivering critical care, and maintaining an exceptional standard of service for every patient who enters our emergency department.

About Heart of Texas

Heart of Texas is an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, full-service, 24/7 hospital serving the Round Rock, Austin, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto, Cedar Park, and surrounding areas. We provide specialty care in Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology (Medical), and partner with an on-site Cardiologist two days a week. Our hospital is fully equipped with a full range of diagnostic and treatment equipment, including:

Commercial-grade lab diagnostics
ECG, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry
Anesthesia & telemetry
Ultrasound (with a sonographer and radiologist review available Monday-Saturday)
CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography
Rhinoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy

We have a core of dedicated specialists in internal medicine, surgery, medical oncology, and a contracted cardiologist, along with a supportive relief pool to assist with ER staffing and coverage. Our experienced Medical Director and Manager prioritize open communication and DVM wellness.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree
Active State Veterinary Board License in good standing for Texas (obtained prior to start date)
Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligibility
Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal rotating or emergency internships is highly recommended

Compensation

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

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing:

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning
FREE continuing education (CE) courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits are only for full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Professional Growth

ER Academy: Newer emergency clinicians can apply for tailored education through our ER Academy.
Continuous Support: Access on-demand mentorship for real-time career support.
Traveling Emergency Vet: Experienced doctors can explore new horizons by joining our traveling emergency vet team, supporting hospitals nationwide while mentoring colleagues.

At Thrive, your growth never stops. Join a nationwide community of passionate professionals collaborating with top specialists and leveraging our unique integration of emergency and specialty care.