Emergency Veterinarian

University of Calgary; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $50K

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner in Round Rock, TX, is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 ER team. You’ll deliver real-time care, diagnose and treat emergencies, perform surgeries, and coordinate with a skilled support staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

We offer a competitive base salary with production opportunities, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus up to $50K. Thrive’s nationwide resources back your clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree and state veterinary license
• Active DEA license or eligible
• Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal emergency internships recommended

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care for sick and injured patients and manage hospitalized cases
• Develop and oversee treatment plans and work with technicians to ensure high-quality care
• Perform surgeries and deliver critical care in a fast-paced ER setting

Skills

DEA license

Emergency medicine experience

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent

Job description

Description

Heart of Texas is looking for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Round Rock, TX.

Description

Heart of Texas is looking for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Round Rock, TX.

Sign-On-Bonus of up to $50K and relocation available.

About You

You'll deliver exceptional, real-time care when pets 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 that steps in when it matters. Backed by Thrive’s nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training, you'll stay focused on what matters most—providing outstanding care and improving patient outcomes.

We'll meet you where you are in your career and actively invest in your growth as both a clinician and a leader. While you’re committed to the success of your patients, we’re equally committed to yours—supporting you through high-stakes moments, unexpected emergencies, and the times when compassion makes all the difference. The expertise, dedication, and heart you bring to every patient and family will always be valued and recognized.

Our progressive compensation model is designed to reward your impact, offering a competitive base salary alongside production opportunities—with no negative accrual.

You'll provide emergency care for sick and injured patients while also managing hospitalized cases. 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

We are an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, full-service, 24/7 hospital, with dedicated doctors providing high-quality medical care to the companion animal population in Austin and surrounding areas. We provide specialty care in the departments of Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology (Medical). We partner with an on-site Cardiologist 2 days a week and have an ultrasound (performed with a sonographer and reviewed by a radiologist) available Monday-Saturday.

Learn more aboutHeart of Texas

• The ONLY ER/Specialty hospital currently Fear Free Certified in the area.
• Fully equipped with a full range of diagnostic and treatment equipment, including commercial-grade lab diagnostics, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, anesthesia & telemetry.
• We also provide ultrasound (we have a sonographer and radiologist review available Monday-Saturday), CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, rhinoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy.
• A core of dedicated specialists in internal medicine, surgery, medical oncology, and a contracted cardiologist.
• Supportive and helpful relief pool to help with ER Staffing and coverage.
• An amazing support team to assist our Dr.'s with complex cases.
• Experienced Medical Director and Manager- we value open communication and want to be supportive of DVM wellness.

We are open 24/7 serving the Round Rock, Austin, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Hutto & Cedar Park and surrounding areas.

At Heart of Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

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

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License:
  • Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment
  • Obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal rotating or emergency internships is highly recommended

Join Our Team of ThrivERs

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success—yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. This unique integration sets us apart, ensuring top-tier care when pets need it most.

ER is our core, and because we do it all, we do ER right.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• 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 when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership,HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work-Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. Learn more atthrivepetcare.com.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.