Emergency Veterinarian

Community Pet Hospital.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Learning resources

Job summary

Community Pet Hospital, powered by National Veterinary Associates (NVA), seeks a veterinarian for daytime and/or swing shifts in a flexible ER or blended GP/ER role. Build a schedule that fits your interests and long-term goals while delivering great pet care.

You’ll join a full-service hospital with GP, ER, and urgent care caseloads, modern equipment, and support to focus on medicine. Competitive base salary $120,000–$150,000, plus production and a sign-on bonus; benefits include medical,

Job description

Veterinarian – Daytime or Swing Shift / ER

Community Pet Hospital | Powered by NVA

One hospital. Multiple paths. You choose the adventure.

At Community Pet Hospital, we don’t believe great veterinarians should be forced into one rigid box. Some doctors love general practice. Others thrive in emergency medicine. Many enjoy a mix of both.

Here,you can build a role that fitsyou..

We’re hiring aswing shift veterinarianfor a flexibleER, or hybrid GP/ER position, depending on your interests, experience, and long‑term goals.

About Community Pet Hospital

Full‑service hospital withGP, ER, and urgent care caseloads

Modern equipment and support that allows you to focus on medicine

Part of NVA, offering stability with independence at the hospital level

Whether you’re:

A GP looking to expand into ER

An ER doctor wanting some daytime or swing shifts

You’ll find:

Support to grow clinicallywithout pressure to rush

Opportunity togrow into leadership rolesover time if that’s your goal

Schedule Flexibility

Daytime and/or Swing Shift focused schedules

ER, or blended shifts available

Built with work/life balance and sustainability in mind

Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $150,000 (based on experience) + production

Sign‑on bonus available (role‑and experience‑dependent)

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, and more

• Access to NVA’s learning, leadership, and long‑term career resources

Who This Is Perfect For

Doctors who enjoy variety and flexibility in their caseload

GPs curious about ER, or ER doctors wanting daytime balance

Anyone who wants to shape their career instead of being boxed into it

Accepting applicants through 10/01/2026.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

• Medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.