Emergency Veterinarian

NCVMA; Temple (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Student loan repayment

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health benefits

Supportive team

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton in Temple, Texas is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join a veterinarian-owned, emergency hospital. The role supports a strong team with round-the-clock care and modern in-house capabilities.

We offer a competitive compensation package including a base salary or salary plus production, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, flexible scheduling, generous PTO, student loan repayment, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active Texas veterinary license (or eligibility) and DEA license are required or eligible.
• 2+ years of full-time emergency veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong ability to independently triage, diagnose, stabilize, and treat emergency and critical patients.

Responsibilities

• Triage and stabilize emergency patients.
• Provide emergency and critical care including anesthesia and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients during stressful situations.

Skills

Emergency experience

Triage & critical care

Communication skills

Clinical autonomy

Education

DVM or equivalent

Texas license (active)

DEA license

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian

Great Medicine. Great Team. A Career You Can Sustain. Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton | Temple, Texas

Looking for an ER practice where your experience is valued, your clinical judgment is trusted, and your team has your back?

At Animal Emergency Center of Temple-Belton, we’re a veterinarian-owned and operated emergency hospital serving the Central Texas community. We’re fully equipped for emergency and critical care, with surgery, digital radiography, in-house laboratory, and hospitalization—and a strong team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians supporting you.

We believe ER medicine can be challenging without being chaotic and rewarding without sacrificing your life outside the hospital.

What You’ll Get-

• $190,000–$210,000+ compensation, based on experience
• Straight salary or salary + production
• Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling + generous PTO
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, financial, vision + mental health benefits
• A supportive, close-knit team
• A veterinarian-led culture built on trust, respect, and clinical autonomy

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Active Texas veterinary license (or eligibility) and DEA license.
• 2+ years of full-time emergency veterinary experience preferred
• Strong ability to independently triage, diagnose, stabilize, and treat emergency and critical patients.
• Proficiency in emergency procedures, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and common soft-tissue/emergency surgery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including compassionate client communication during stressful situations.