Emergency Veterinarian

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/relocation

Health insurance

CE allowance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - Roseville, part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network, is seeking an experienced emergency veterinarian for a 24/7 hospital in Roseville, CA. This permanent, full-time role offers a base salary of $180,000–$200,000 plus production with a rotating schedule.

You will deliver high-quality emergency care, triage, and stabilization for a diverse caseload, collaborating with a team of veterinarians and staff to support continuous learning and career growth.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience in emergency medicine is preferred.
• Strong communication and client-centered care are required.

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 cases.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new cases, triaging, and managing hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners in stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration and learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

State licensure eligibility

Job description

State: California

Hospital Name: Veterinary Specialty Hospital - Roseville

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

$180,000- $200,000 base plus production
Emergency opportunity in Roseville, CA
Schedule: Full-time rotating schedule

Veterinary Specialty Hospital Roseville is a 24/7 emergency-only hospital and proud member of the Ethos Veterinary Health network. That means access to national support, modern resources, and career development opportunities all while maintaining a local hospital culture our team truly values.

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

Location Highlight

Just outside Sacramento, Roseville blends suburban comfort with access to outdoor adventures, great food, and top-rated schools. Whether you're into hiking, biking, brunch, or just a relaxed pace of life—you'll feel right at 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.

• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• 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 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.