Veterinarian - Emergency

About the role

As an Emergency Veterinarian at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC), you’ll work alongside a highly skilled and collaborative team to provide exceptional care for emergency and critical care patients. You’ll manage a diverse and challenging caseload while having access to advanced technology, experienced support staff, and specialty colleagues who are committed to delivering the highest level of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and challenging caseload of emergency and critical care patients
• Collaborate with a highly skilled and supportive team
• Utilize advanced technology and equipment to provide top-tier care
• Work in a progressive, supportive, and independently owned hospital setting
• Transition into a new 42,000 sq ft hospital opening in late 2026

Requirements

• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in Maine
• Experience in emergency and critical care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the hospital and patients

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Completion of an ACVECC-approved residency program in emergency and critical care
• Passing scores on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Generous PTO, holidays, and Continuing Education allowance
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Professional licensing, DEA, and membership dues reimbursed
• Paid liability insurance and VIN membership
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Safe Harbor 401k with 4% match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the hospital and patients.