Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CE stipend & license/DEA/AVMA cost

Paid time off

401k with match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Small Animal Veterinary Emergency Services (SAVES) in Lebanon, NH, seeks a Veterinarian - Emergency for a permanent, full-time position. The role offers a competitive base salary of $160,000 plus 24–26% production and a $30,000 sign-on bonus.

Work is full-time with generous benefits and a choice of rotating 10-hour day/15-hour overnight shifts or two 15-hour overnights weekly. You will deliver emergency and critical care, support high-quality medicine, and collaborate with a skilled team 24/7.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for New Hampshire veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship and/or 2+ years’ experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced ER setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of cats and dogs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent cases.
• Perform soft tissue emergency surgical procedures.
• Stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure seamless care.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

NH licensure eligibility

Rotating internship / 2+ years emergency experience

Job description

Hospital Name: Small Animal Veterinary Emergency Services (SAVES)

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

$160,000 base with 24% to 26% production, based on experience/ certifications

$30,000 sign-on bonus

Full-time opportunity in Lebanon, NH

Schedule: Choose between 3 rotating shifts per week (mix of 10-hr day and 15-hr overnight shifts) OR only 2 15-hour overnight shifts per week with full benefits

At SAVES, you will do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine in the Upper Valley. We are a quality emergency and critical care facility offering 24/7 emergency and surgical care for our community.

Our technicians offer excellent support and patient care to allow you to practice a high level of medicine. The open concept of our facility provides the ideal design for our colleagues to develop strong personal bonds, maintain great communication, and make workflow changes whenever needed.

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

Location Highlight

Lebanon, NH, is a true New England picturesque town in the heart of the vibrant Upper Valley region. Nestled perfectly at the center of all the outdoors activity New Hampshire and Vermont have to offer, Lebanon is the ideal location for anyone with a four-season love of the outdoors. Despite the vast access to the outdoors, Lebanon and neighboring Hanover are also bustling with restaurants, theatre, museums, shops and culture thanks to the presence of Dartmouth College and its diverse student body.

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 with NO negative accrual between quarters
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE stipend and time, plus reimbursement for state license, DEA, and AVMA
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options with 401k match
• 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 cats and dogs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Perform soft tissue emergency surgical procedures.
• 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 New Hampshire veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship and/or 2+ years’ 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.