Emergency/General Practice Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Sign-on bonus options

CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced emergency veterinary clinician for Northfield Veterinary Center in New Jersey. You will provide a balanced mix of general practice and emergency care, with opportunities for advanced diagnostics and surgical support within a state-of-the-art hospital.

Join Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA network, and grow your expertise while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine or urgent care.
• Strong communication with clients during stressful situations.
• Collaborative team player focused on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of general practice and emergency care.
• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for urgent cases.
• Stabilize critically ill patients and perform emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, techs and support teams for seamless care.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners and maintain compassionate care.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Client communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Tools

Abdominal ultrasound

Job description

ProSal Structure: Base salary of $180K+ with production, commensurate with experience

Full-Time Opportunity in Northfield, New Jersey

At Northfield Veterinary Center, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

At Northfield Veterinary Center, we are dedicated to bringing our community an all-inclusive approach to emergency, urgent care, and primary pet care. Our brand-new state-of-the‑art animal emergency and specialty hospital also offers a range of specialty care including general dentistry, cardiology, general surgery, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, outpatient abdominal ultrasound, advanced diagnostics, ophthalmology, and more.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Learn more about our hospital and team here .

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of South Jersey, Northfield is a charming community known for its welcoming atmosphere, convenient location, and easy access to the Jersey Shore. The area is within easy reach of Philadelphia and other major South Jersey communities, making it a great location for professionals looking to enjoy both career opportunities and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. With beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community just minutes away, Northfield is an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy all that South Jersey has to offer.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision),retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to $5,000 CE annual allowance along with 3 days of CE time
• Up to 3 weeks of PTO
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• $500 annual uniform allowance

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice.This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide a mix of general practice and emergency care, seeing wellness, sick, urgent, and critical patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.