Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Emergency Pet Care of Texas, part of National Veterinary Associates, is seeking a Veterinarian - Emergency in Magnolia, Texas. This full-time role offers a base salary of $150,000–$180,000 plus production, with overnight shifts and rotating day coverage in a 24/7 AAHA-accredited hospital.

You'll join an experienced emergency team, supported by licensed technicians and staff, performing advanced emergency procedures and collaborating with a mobile surgeon for complex cases.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Internship or FT emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Confident managing emergency cases in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and client-centered care.

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 conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through triage, care of hospitalized patients, and stabilization.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams for seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture built on collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical decisions

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Eligibility for state veterinary licensure

Job description

Hospital Name: Emergency Pet Care of Texas

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Base Salary of $150,000-$180,000 plus production.

Full-Time opportunity in Magnolia, Texas

Schedule: 12 shifts per month | Primarily overnight with opportunity to rotate through day shifts | 8:00 PM–8:00 AM and 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

At Emergency Pet Care of Texas, you’ll join an experienced emergency team that has been providing high-quality Emergency and Critical Care to the Magnolia community since 2015.

As a 24/7, AAHA-accredited hospital, EPCT offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive emergency medicine—from triaging incoming patients and managing hospitalized cases to performing emergency surgical procedures including laceration repairs, exploratory laparotomies, GDVs, and splenectomies.

You’ll be supported by a skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Service Representatives who share a commitment to exceptional medicine and compassionate client care. For more advanced surgical and orthopedic cases, our team also has access to a mobile surgeon, allowing you to collaborate and provide continuity of care for more complex patients.

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

Location Highlight

Located northwest of Houston, Magnolia offers the space and charm of a growing Texas community while keeping you close to The Woodlands, Lake Conroe, and everything the greater Houston area has to offer. Whether you prefer acreage and outdoor recreation, lake living, or easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and excellent schools, the surrounding area offers a variety of lifestyles within an easy commute.

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 bonus tailored to your individual needs
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings options, including 401(k)
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional license, eligible dues, and membership fee reimbursement

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 experience practicing FT in emergency medicine is 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.