Emergency Veterinarian

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

CE allowance

Job summary

South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES) in Asheville, NC, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian to join a 7-doctor emergency and specialty team. The role offers full-time rotating shifts in a state-of-the-art AAHA accredited facility with access to advanced imaging, ultrasound, and on-site diagnostic support.

You’ll deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals, collaborating with a skilled team while communicating

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Rotating internship or emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to manage emergency cases in a fast-paced setting with sound clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Emergency veterinary medicine

Teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Fast-paced environment

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

State licensure eligibility

Tools

Optima CT520

GE 1.5T MRI

Ultrasound machines

I-Stat analyzer

Job description

Hospital Name: South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES)

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Emergency Veterinarian Opportunity in Asheville, NC
Schedule: Full Time Rotating

Our newly expanded, AAHA accredited, 28,369 sq. ft. state-of-the-art hospital allows us to meet the growing needs of our loyal referral community. At SAVES, you'll collaborate with a well-rounded team of 7 emergency doctors and specialists in critical care, surgery, and internal medicine. Our well-trained and cohesively utilized support staff includes two technicians who are VTS credentialed in ECC! We pride ourselves on fostering a collegial, team-oriented environment that values your input, sense of humor, and dedication. Our team values support from a dedicated referral relationship manager and marketing manager to enhance awareness of the SAVES brand within the referral and pet-owner communities.

Advanced Technology at Your Fingertips:

• Advanced imaging technology, including the Optima CT520 and GE 1.5T MRI.
• Three Phillips EPIQ5 ultrasound machines with exams conducted by a human-trained Ultrasound Sonographer, supported by Board-Certified Radiologist Review.
• I-Stat point-of-care blood analyzers for immediate diagnostics.
• Comprehensive benchtop in-hospital lab systems and access to Lacuna Digital Cytology for fast and accurate diagnostic support.
• Olympus 180 gastroscopes, including one scope dedicated exclusively to emergency use.
• Dedicated spaces for chemotherapy preparation and administration in a USP 800-compliant facility.

Location Highlight

Experience the charm of Asheville, a vibrant mountain city known for its resilient spirit, thriving community, and commitment to rebuilding even stronger. Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville offers breathtaking hiking, a nationally recognized food scene with 12 James Beard-nominated restaurants, and a lively, dog-friendly brewery culture. Blending rich Appalachian heritage with modern amenities, Asheville is an inspiring place to build both your career and your life.

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.

• A competitive draw based salary with 25% production
• 4 paid CE days and a $3000 yearly CE allowance
• Paid state and DEA licensures, and professional liability insurance
• Dedicated hospitalist and receiving shift options
• No ER non-compete
• Advanced training opportunities within emergency soft tissue surgery and endoscopy

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).
• 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.