Emergency Veterinarian

Brief Media, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Health benefits (vision/dental/life)

401k w/ employer match

Mental health support

8 weeks paid parental leave

Pet adoption leave

Bereavement leave including pet loss

Annual paid time off

Employee pet discounts

CE stipend and CE PTO

Job summary

Thrive North Scottsdale is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to deliver high-quality emergency care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You’ll triage, assess, and manage critical cases while collaborating with a skilled team to provide seamless patient care.

Eligible candidates will hold a DVM/VMD, have an active state license, and DEA licensure or eligibility, with experience in emergency medicine and small animal care expected.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree required.
• Active State Veterinary Board License in good standing.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Experience in emergency medicine with small animal rotating, or emergency internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and in-the-moment emergency care when patients arrive.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans.
• Oversee technicians carrying out plans and coordinate care.
• Perform surgeries and provide critical care for high-acuity cases.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Triage

Critical care

Team supervision

Surgical procedures

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Tools

DEA license

Job description

Thrive North Scottsdale

Emergency Veterinarian

About You

You’ll provide excellent, in-the-moment care when patients need it most. You’ll hone your ability to triage and assess critical needs - with a team to back you with support - lean on our community to shift in schedule or role.

• Willingness to care for sick and injured patients who arrive on an emergency basis, along with managing hospitalized patients
• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans
• Oversee technicians who are carrying out plans
• Perform surgeries, provide critical care, and ensure a high level of service for all patients

About the Hospital

Thrive North Scottsdale is an emergency and specialty hospital located in the North Scottsdale area, focusing on emergency medicine, critical care, and collaborative specialty support. Our hospital has a high-performing, team-centered work environment and a diverse, high-acuity client base. We pride ourselves on medical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care. Adaptability, communication, and collaboration are all equally important.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success-yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. This unique integration sets us apart, ensuring top-tier care when pets need it most.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License: active and in good standing for the state of intended employment, obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Experience in emergency medicine, including work experience, small animal rotating, or emergency internship.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL model. The actual salary offered will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

ER is our core, and because we do it all, we do ER right

We believe in supporting people as individuals and designed our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.

We center our benefits around...

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO

And so much More!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.