Emergency Veterinarian

Hound; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Professional liability insurance

Bonding leave

Student loan repayment

Mental health resources

Pet care discounts

Pet diagnostics discounts

Pet food discounts

Job summary

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners’ Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) in Scarborough, ME, seeks an Emergency Department Veterinarian for swing and overnight shifts in our busy specialty hospital. You’ll join a team with board-certified specialists and strong mentorship in a collaborative ER-to-specialty setting.

Responsibilities include triage of high-referral cases, collaboration with primary care veterinarians, and participation in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required.
• Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License.
• DVM in good standing with completion of small animal rotating internship OR 2+ years of experience in the veterinary emergency setting.
• Empathetic, client-focused approach to veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to a high standard of medical care.
• Enjoys working as a team and collaborating on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced specialty hospital with a high referral caseload and mentorship.
• Collaborate with primary care veterinarians for referral of cases through the emergency room.
• Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training as appropriate.
• Typical schedule is 3 12-hour shifts per week.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Client-focused

Medical excellence

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Maine Veterinary License

Small animal rotating internship / ER experience

Job description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is recruiting an Emergency Department Veterinarian for swing and overnight shifts at our fast-paced specialty hospital in Scarborough, Maine. As the largest specialty hospital in the state of Maine, MVMC boasts board-certified specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation, as well as a robust and busy primary ER. We also have a part-time veterinary social worker on staff. MVMC is a VECCs level II certified hospital as well as a VetCOT registered trauma center (one of only two in New England) supported by 7 day per week critical care coverage. There are weekly intern rounds (typically between 1 - 3 interns per year) which all are welcome to attend, monthly journal club and quarterly morbidity and mortality rounds, as well as various wet labs and additional training opportunities. The hospital has a full in-house laboratory, telemetry monitoring, point of care ultrasound, two digital radiography suites, 16-slice helical CT, MRI, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, oxygen kennels, high flow oxygen, dedicated GI and respiratory isolation, and a mechanical ventilator. Scarborough is nestled along the southern Maine coast and offers the perfect mix of outdoor beauty and work-life balance. Just minutes from Portland, you’ll enjoy scenic beaches, hiking trails, and a close-knit community — all with access to top-tier restaurants, schools, and culture. It’s an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy life beyond the clinic. https://mvmc.vet/

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Work in a fast-paced specialty hospital with a high referral caseload, excellent mentorship, and a collaborative environment between ER and specialty that fosters continued learning and development.

Collaborate with primary care veterinarians for referral of cases through the emergency room

Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training as appropriate

Typical schedule is 3 12-hour shifts per week

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000.00. We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential at work and home. As a result, our total compensation package is not only comprehensive but has options you and your family will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with a total company match of up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
• Generous paid time off to help you achieve your perfect work-life balance
• Professional liability insurance
• Company-paid bonding leave
• Employer-assisted student loan repayment
• Mental Health Resources
• Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
  • Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
  • Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
  • Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent degree
• Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License
• DVM in good standing with completion of small animal rotating internship OR 2+ years of experience in the veterinary emergency setting
• Has an empathetic, client-focused approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to a high standard of medical care
• Enjoys working as a team and collaborating on patient care

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions. Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/

Where uncommon support partners with joy.