Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance

Job summary

Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty and Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty are seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join MVES & OPVES in Kansas. The role offers a 12-14 shift per month schedule, with 12-hour shifts across Mission and Overland Park, Kansas.

You will deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a supportive team to provide compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship, 2 years of ER experience or 3 years of GP 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Compassionate client care

Education

DVM or equivalent

Rotating internship completed

ER experience (2 years) or GP (3 years)

Job description

Hospital Name: Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Full-time opportunity in Mission & Overland Park, Kansas
Schedule: 12-14, 12-hour shifts per month

Mission and Overland Park Veterinary Emergency & Specialty have grown into one of the most respected hospital networks in the state. As we look to continue to strive for excellence, we need experienced emergency veterinarians to help us achieve our goals. You will be a catalyst for our growth and influence the development of the emergency and critical care team. If you are looking for a hospital with a great culture where people genuinely like each other and practice a high level of medicine, join MVES & OPVES and become the reason why we become an even better practice.

Location Highlight

Mission and Overland Park offer the best of suburban Kansas City living, with a great mix of local restaurants, shopping, parks, trails, and community amenities. Both communities are just minutes from Kansas City, giving residents easy access to the area’s vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural scene while still offering a comfortable suburban place to call home.

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 available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

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, 2 years of ER experience or 3 years of GP 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

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