Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign‑on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional dev.

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Concord, CA, is seeking an experienced emergency veterinarian to deliver high‑quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals. You will evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent cases in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

This 2022 facility features a cat‑only ICU, four ultrasound rooms, six operating rooms, and full support from ER specialists and a dedicated Criticalist.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or 2+ experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• 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.

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 medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent

Rotating internship or 2+ years ER experience

Job description

$200,000 plus production and incentives
Full-time opportunity in Concord, CA
Schedule:12 shifts per month, 10-hour shifts

Our doctors and outstanding support staff have created a unique environment emphasizing high caliber, compassionate and ethical service to our patients, clients, and referring veterinarians, as well as a continued commitment to theprofessional growth and welfare of everyone involved in our organization.

The Concord Difference:

• Newer state-of-the‑art facility built in 2022


• We designed our new, 27,000 square foot hospital with collaboration in mind. Just a few of the features of the hospital include:


• Fear Free principals used throughout


• A dedicated cat‑only ward in the ICU


• Four banks of oxygen cages


• Three ultrasound rooms


• Six operating rooms


• Ultrasound support 7 days a week for the ER


• ER team is supported by a positive and approachable team of specialists including on‑call Surgeons


• We have a full‑time Criticalist to support our 24/7 hospital


• Dedicated ER and CCU nurses which allows for effective workflow and continuity of care for patients


• Tenured team of colleagues ready to welcome a new member to Concord!

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

Location Highlight

Concord, CA, offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of suburban charm and easy access to urban amenities. Nestled in the East Bay, it provides beautiful parks, a welcoming community, and close proximity to San Francisco and other major Bay Area hubs. The city also boasts a vibrant downtown, a variety of dining options, and excellent schools, making it an ideal place for families and professionals alike.

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


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• CE allowance and professional development support


• Paid time off


• Retirement savings options


• Employee assistance programs

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 2+ experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.


• 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.