Emergency Veterinarian

NVA General Practice; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

3 weeks PTO

7 days of sick time

Retirement savings options

Annual CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Discounted services for personal pets

Job summary

Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, NY, is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to deliver high-quality emergency and critical care for a diverse caseload of companion animals. The role includes days and overnights with rotating weekends in a leading regional specialty and emergency hospital.

Join a collaborative team supported by advanced diagnostics, complex case management, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Emergency medicine experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM

Licensure eligible

Job description

$200K – 250K, commensurate with experience

Sign-on and relocation bonus options available

Full-Time opportunity in Plainview, New York

Schedule: Days and overnights with rotating weekends

Why Join Long Island Veterinary Specialists?

At LIVS, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

Since its opening in 1998 as Long Island’s first veterinary specialty and emergency hospital, LIVS has grown into a leading regional resource for advanced veterinary care. Our collaborative team includes specialists across a wide range of disciplines, supported by sophisticated diagnostic and treatment technology and the opportunity to manage complex and challenging cases.

At LIVS, you’ll join a team committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate patient care, with the resources and expertise to continue growing your skills and advancing your career. We are proud to partner with primary care veterinarians and veterinary professionals throughout the region while providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors.

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

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, click HERE.

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of Long Island, Plainview offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and easy access to everything the region has to offer. With excellent dining, shopping, parks, and recreational activities nearby, Plainview provides a welcoming community and an ideal setting for both work and life. Its convenient location offers easy access to Long Island’s beautiful beaches and outdoor destinations, while New York City is just a short drive or train ride away. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant community, convenient commute, or access to the best of Long Island and NYC, Plainview puts it all within reach.

Perks & Benefits

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
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• $4,000 annual CE allowance and professional development support
• 3 weeks of PTO
• 7 days of sick time
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Annual uniform allowance
• Discounted services for personal pets

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 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.