Emergency Veterinarian

Careerwebsite; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Retirement benefits

Sign-on or relocation assistance up to

CE allowance and professional dev

Alaska Club membership

Pet care discounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks an Emergency Veterinarian for an overnight full-time role in Anchorage, AK. The position includes a signing bonus of up to $50,000 and a focus on high-level emergency and critical care for small animals.

You'll join a collaborative team that emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and exceptional patient and client care across a network of specialty and emergency hospitals.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or equivalent emergency experience preferred.
• Experience with ultrasound or endoscopy in emergency settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent cases.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care with receiving, triage, and hospitalization.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure compassionate care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

DVM or equivalent

Rotating internship preferred

Tools

Ultrasound experience

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Up to 50K Signing Bonus

Full-time opportunity in Anchorage, AK

Schedule: Overnight Only Schedule

Why Join PET

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. Whether you're an experienced ER doctor or freshly internship-trained, we welcome you to apply.

At PET you'll do more than practice-you'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine.

You'll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

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

Location Highlight

Anchorage offers the perfect balance of adventure and urban life. With over 130 miles of trails, world-class skiing, fishing, wildlife viewing, and endless summer light, it's a haven for outdoor lovers. At the same time, Anchorage boasts a vibrant arts and food scene, excellent schools, and a welcoming, tight-knit community. Whether you're chasing the Northern Lights in winter or kayaking with whales in the summer, your Alaskan adventure starts here.

Perks & Benefits

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 or relocation assistance - Up to 50k!
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Compassionate Care Funds to support clients in need
• Membership to The Alaska Club (statewide health and wellness facilities)
• Personal pet care discounts

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• 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).
• Experience with ultrasound or endoscopy in an emergency setting is a plus, but not required.
• 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.