Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on/relocation assistance

CE allowance

Job summary

North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NDVESH) in Frisco, TX, is seeking a DVM to join a 24/7 emergency and specialty team delivering high-level patient care. You will manage a diverse caseload, triage incoming emergencies, and collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

This role offers a fast-paced, mentorship-rich environment with access to advanced imaging, surgery, and critical care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or two years of full-time emergency medicine experience would be ideal.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning 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 urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new cases, triaging, and managing hospitalized patients.
• 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 situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Full-Time opportunity in Frisco, Texas
Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts per week | Rotating days, overnights, and weekends | Swing opportunities available

At North Dallas Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NDVESH), passion for medicine meets purpose. You'll join a collaborative 24/7 emergency and specialty team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while giving our doctors the resources, support, and technology to practice at a high level.

Our newly constructed, 13,000+ square-foot hospital brings Emergency Medicine together with robust Surgery, Critical Care, and Nephrology services. ER doctors work alongside board-certified veterinarians and skilled technicians with access to advanced capabilities ranging from transfusion medicine and extracorporeal therapies to advanced imaging and lifesaving surgical care.

Our hospital was designed to support both exceptional medicine and efficient clinical practice, with dedicated canine and feline ICUs, two surgical suites, separate isolation wards, an endoscopy suite, open treatment space, and advanced technology including 32-slice CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, high-flow oxygen, and 24/7 radiology, cytology, and pathology support.

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

Location Highlight

Frisco offers the energy and amenities of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with abundant parks, walking trails, restaurants, entertainment, and community spaces. With professional sports, arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly neighborhoods nearby, Frisco offers plenty to enjoy during the four days each week you're away from the hospital.

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

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:

• 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 two years of full-time experience practicing emergency medicine for our ideal candidate.
• 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.