Emergency Veterinarian

MassVet; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (US$25,000)

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional develop.

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Job summary

MissionVet Specialty & Emergency in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team. The role offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus and a full-time schedule with 13 shifts per month on a rotating schedule.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you will work with specialists, benefit from advanced telemetry, and a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• Experience in emergency medicine or readiness to enter ER practice is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent cases.
• Receive and triage incoming emergency cases and collaborate with Critical Care and inpatient teams.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics, telemetry monitoring, and modern treatment capabilities.
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time opportunity in San Antonio, Texas

Schedule: 13 shifts per month| Rotating Schedule

Why Join MissionVet Specialty & Emergency

At MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, you'll do more than practice-you'll grow, collaborate, and have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in emergency medicine alongside an experienced team of specialists and emergency clinicians.

Founded in partnership with Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2012, MissionVet Specialty & Emergency has become a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary care throughout San Antonio and South Texas.

Our specialists and emergency clinicians work side-by-side every day, creating a highly collaborative environment where consultation is encouraged, learning never stops, and exceptional patient care always comes first.

As our hospital continues to grow, we've made significant investments to support our doctors and enhance patient care. We've separated Critical Care and inpatient management from our Emergency service, allowing our ER veterinarians to focus on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating incoming emergency cases. We've also added telemetry monitoring to provide advanced continuous monitoring for our most critical patients.

Our specialty services include Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Surgery & Orthopedics.

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

Location Highlight

San Antonio combines big-city amenities with Texas hospitality, offering an affordable cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, outstanding dining, vibrant culture, and year-round recreation. From the River Walk and professional sports to the nearby Texas Hill Country, Austin, and the Texas coast, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy your time outside the hospital.

Check out our local guide here.

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 base salary
• Production-based earning potential
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Uniform allowance
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and eligible professional dues

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 care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Receive and triage incoming emergency cases while collaborating with our dedicated Critical Care and inpatient team on patients requiring continued hospitalization.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics, telemetry monitoring, and modern treatment capabilities to provide exceptional patient care.
• Collaborate closely with specialists, emergency 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 Texas veterinary licensure.
• Experienced emergency veterinarians, internship-trained clinicians, experienced general practice and urgent care veterinarians, equine practitioners, and veterinarians with a strong clinical foundation who are eager to transition into emergency medicine are encouraged to apply.
• New graduates interested in developing their emergency medicine skills through our structured ER Immerse mentorship program are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical judgment and a desire to continue developing your emergency medicine skills.
• 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.

At MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, you'll join a collaborative team committed to mentorship, professional growth, and exceptional medicine-whether you're an established ER veterinarian or taking the next step toward a career in emergency medicine.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.