Emergency Veterinarian

IndyVet; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on and relocation assistance

CE allowance and professional developm

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

9 days off every month

Job summary

IndyVet in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks an Emergency Veterinarian to join a 24-hour ER with a rotating schedule offering 9 consecutive days off each month. The hospital features a 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed for advanced emergencies and specialty cases, with strong specialist support and a collaborative culture.

You will provide high-quality emergency care alongside a team of ER clinicians and board-certified specialists, delivering compassionate care while pursuing

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine preferred.
• 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 teamwork in 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 medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through triage, new cases, and hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to ensure seamless care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian Opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana
Schedule: FT Rotating – 9 consecutive days off each month!

IndyVet is a growing, progressive 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Indianapolis and the surrounding region. Our 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide the resources, technology, and collaborative support needed to manage everything from routine emergencies to the most complex medical and surgical cases.

At IndyVet, our culture is built around mutual respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to continually improving. Our team approaches cases together, with emergency clinicians working closely with board-certified specialists and highly skilled support staff. We believe that being part of a great team means having people around you who are willing to collaborate, share knowledge, and step in when you need them.

You’ll join a cohesive team of 10 ER clinicians with strong specialist support across Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Critical Care, and Neurology. Our rotating internship program also adds another layer of learning and clinical collaboration.

IndyVet sees emergencies and referred cases only, allowing our team to focus exclusively on patients who need advanced or urgent care while maintaining strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout Indiana.

Our hospital is AAHA accredited, a Cat Friendly Practice, and Fear Free Certified. We also partner with the Veterinary Care Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that helps veterinary practices provide discounted or no-charge care to qualifying patients and families.

Our 30,000-square-foot facility is equipped to support a wide range of emergency and specialty cases, including:

• GE 2mm CT scanner
• High-field Hallmarq MRI
• Advanced ultrasound
• Bedside POCUS
• Dedicated Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Surgery services
• Highly skilled veterinary support staff

Why Indianapolis?

Indianapolis offers the best of both worlds for veterinarians looking to build a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life: a vibrant metropolitan community with a welcoming Midwestern feel and a cost of living that allows your paycheck to go further. Outside the hospital, you’ll find professional sports, outstanding restaurants and breweries, live music and major events, vibrant neighborhoods, extensive parks and trails, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re looking for an active city lifestyle or a quieter place to call home. And with Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville, and other Midwest destinations just a short drive away, Indianapolis is an ideal home base for exploring, traveling, and making the most of your time off.

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 ProSal compensation
• Sign-on and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• An excellent schedule that provides 9 full consecutive days off every month

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.

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.