Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Simple IRA with matching

Flexible scheduling

CE allowance

Licensing reimbursement

Supportive team

Advanced diagnostics access

In-house analyzers

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Capnography monitoring

Job summary

Premier Pet Emergency Clinic is seeking a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to provide high-quality emergency and critical care for dogs and cats in Louisiana. The role involves triage, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, with collaborative teamwork and diligent record-keeping.

Flexibility includes overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage as part of full-time scheduling. Candidates should possess DVM and be licensed (or eligible) to practice in Louisiana, with strong clinical judgment and

Qualifications

• DVM degree required and licensed (or eligible) to practice in Louisiana.
• Emergency experience not required.
• Ability to oversee and manage cases independently.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care for small animals (dogs and cats).
• Conduct diagnostics, triage, and treatment planning.
• Perform emergency surgeries and procedures.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners about treatment options and costs.
• Work collaboratively with experienced technicians and support staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Under pressure

Education

DVM degree

Licensed in Louisiana

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Provide emergency and critical care for small animal patients (dogs and cats)
• Perform diagnostics, triage, and treatment planning
• Conduct emergency surgeries and procedures
• Communicate clearly with pet owners about treatment options and costs
• Work collaboratively with experienced technicians and support staff
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, Holiday Pay, Simple IRA with matching
• Flexible scheduling (work-life balance supported)
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Professional dues and licensing reimbursement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to new equipment and diagnostics (in house blood analyzers, digital radiography, ultrasound, full anesthesia monitoring including capnography)

Why Join Premier Pet Emergency Clinic?

• Growing emergency practice with strong community reputation
• Skilled, team-oriented support staff
• Opportunity to practice high-quality medicine
• Make a meaningful impact during critical moments for pets and families

Schedule Options

• 12-13 hour shifts
• Overnight, weekend, and holidays required
• Flexible rotations available, full time is generally 10-12 total shifts per month

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Louisiana
• Emergency experience not required
• Ability to oversee and manage cases independently
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills