Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Arizona Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center (AVECCC) Gilbert is seeking a DVM to join our permanent, overnight-only emergency team. You will work three 12-hour shifts per week in a state-of-the-art 22,000-square-foot facility with extensive ICU capabilities and 24/7 support from board-certified Critical Care specialists.

Join a hospital that values ongoing professional growth through internship and residency programs, daily lectures, and collaborative rounds in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree; eligibility for Arizona licensure.
• Rotating internship completed or at least three years of emergency medicine experience.
• Willingness to work an overnight-only schedule.
• Strong communication and collaborative clinical skills.

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 a balanced mix of new cases, triage, and hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilise critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with Emergency Veterinarians, Critical Care specialists, and staff to ensure seamless patient care.

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Arizona veterinary license eligibility

Job description

Hospital Name: Arizona Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Full-Time opportunity in Gilbert, Arizona

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week | Overnight only

At Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC), you’ll practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine in a 22,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital supported by an exceptional team of emergency doctors, specialists, technicians, and critical care professionals.

Our Gilbert hospital is the hub of our established internship and Emergency & Critical Care residency programs, creating an environment where education, collaboration, and continued professional growth are part of everyday practice. Weekly intern lectures, resident rounds, on-site CE, and in-depth cage-side rounds provide ongoing opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

You’ll also have 24/7 consultation support from board-certified Critical Care specialists, either in person or by phone. Gilbert offers daily DACVECC coverage and multiple doctors on shift, providing exceptional collaboration and support when managing complex cases.

Our team also includes an on-site social worker and a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) who leads staff training and development, helping ensure our Emergency and Critical Care DVMs have highly trained technical support.

And we’re growing. Due to increasing demand, AVECCC Gilbert is expanding its ICU, adding capacity and resources to provide even more lifesaving care to pets throughout the rapidly growing East and Southeast Valley.

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

Advanced Medicine & Technology

AVECCC Gilbert provides the technology, resources, and specialty collaboration needed to manage complex emergency and critical care cases, including:

• ICU long-term ventilator (Servo-u)
• Anesthesia ventilator
• High-flow oxygen unit
• PrismaFlex units for extracorporeal therapies, including CRRT and TPE
• Electronic treatment sheets through SmartFlow
• Web-based electronic medical records through ezyVet with off-site accessibility
• On-site CT and ultrasonography
• Collaboration with specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology
• Strong collaboration with nearby Neurology specialists

Location Highlight

Located approximately 30 minutes southeast of downtown Phoenix, Gilbert combines the amenities of the Phoenix metropolitan area with a vibrant, family-friendly community. Explore the restaurants and entertainment of the walkable Heritage District, enjoy the trails and wildlife at the 110-acre Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, or take advantage of year-round outdoor recreation throughout the Valley.

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.

• Sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance
• Compassion Care used at your discretion
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with 3% 401(k) match
• Full access to the Ethos Journal Library with 36+ journals
• Reimbursement for Arizona State Veterinary License
• Paid DEA licensure
• Paid professional liability coverage with defense
• Paid VECCS, AVMA, and AzVMA memberships
• Paid uniforms
• Paid monthly Talkspace subscription

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 emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice, this path allows you to 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.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Veterinarians, Critical Care specialists, specialty teams, technicians, assistants, and doctor assistants to provide seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Participate in a culture centered on collaboration, mentorship, education, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Arizona veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship OR at least three years of emergency medicine experience.
• Willingness to work an overnight-only schedule.
• Confidence managing emergency and critical 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.