Emergency Veterinarian

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

Excellent retirement benefits

Family tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, NY is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our staff. The role provides emergent care for dogs and cats in a dynamic teaching hospital, with a 3-doctor overnight team and on-call specialists.

This position offers opportunities for advanced ECC training, collaboration with faculty and house officers, and involvement in teaching DVM students.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with a rotating internship or at least 1 year of emergency experience.
• Applicants with a minimum of 2 years companion animal practice experience with less than one year of emergency experience will also be considered.
• Thrive in the fast-paced clinical environment of a busy ER.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and local referring veterinarians.
• Interested in a team approach to high-quality emergency medicine.
• Have a growth mindset while providing leadership and experience.
• Excited about hands-on teaching of DVM students in our academic, multi-specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality emergent care to client-owned animals in a dynamic teaching hospital.
• Work with our strong team of ECC-boarded specialists, residents, interns, and licensed veterinary technicians dedicated to the emergency practice.
• Teach and mentor DVM students as part of our multi-specialty practice.
• Engage in research and new diagnostic and treatment modalities.
• Work 12 dedicated ER shifts per month with an overnight schedule.

Skills

DVM/VMD

Emergency experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Rotating internship

Job description

Are you a seasoned emergency veterinarian or criticalist/DACVECC looking for a stimulating new career path? The Cornell University Hospital for Animals invites applications from talented, energetic small animal veterinarians with strong communication skills for our staff Emergency Veterinarian role. The successful applicant will provide quality emergent care to client-owned animals in a dynamic teaching hospital. We successfully added two evening Emergency Staff Veterinarians to our team two years ago and are looking to continue to evolve the role to provide care for emergent cases presenting overnight.

• Work with our strong team of seven ECC-boarded specialists, eight ECC residents, ten rotating interns, and twelve licensed veterinary technicians dedicated to the emergency practice.
• Join our welcoming group of board-certified veterinarians representing all specialties at Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, NY.
• Provide exceptional care to dogs and cats in need of both primary and referral emergency case management.
• Take advantage of our high-level learning environment with guidance and support 24/7 from specialists on call.
• Meet the challenges and enjoy the benefits of advanced ECC training opportunities while enjoying life balance and the security of a staff ER clinician role.
• Immerse yourself in Cornell’s leading research in veterinary practice and new diagnostic and treatment modalities well before they reach the pages of the journals.
• Shape the future of veterinary medicine through collaboration with faculty, house officers, and licensed veterinary technicians in the instruction of our diverse DVM students.
• Work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment to serve the pets of our community.

What are the qualifications?

• DVM/VMD with a rotating internship or at least 1 year of emergency experience. Applicants with a minimum of 2 years companion animal practice experience with less than one year of emergency experience will also be considered.
• Thrive in the fast-paced clinical environment of a busy ER.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and local referring veterinarians.
• Interested in a team approach to high-quality emergency medicine.
• Have a growth mindset while providing leadership and experience.
• Excited about hands-on teaching of DVM students in our academic, multi-specialty practice.

Why consider this position?

• Work 12 dedicated ER shifts per month with no responsibilities for managing hospitalized patients.
• Be part of a 3-doctor overnight team, with a rotating intern dedicated to emergency receiving and a critical care resident managing hospitalized cases and available to consult.
• Generous benefit package including health, vision and dental coverage as well as excellent retirement benefits and family tuition assistance.
• Opportunities to teach and participate in research projects.

Please note that this is an overnight position. The expected schedule will be Thursday - Saturday 10:00pm - 8:00am.

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to lead, enable, and inspire others to attain a healthier world for animals and people. Consistently ranked among the top veterinary schools in the world, the college is a global leader in outstanding multidisciplinary clinical and diagnostic services as well as exemplary animal care. The college continuously produces a stream of scientific breakthroughs while also preparing students, veterinarians, and scientists to assume vital roles in scientific inquiry, local and global health, public policy, and clinical, population, and diagnostic veterinary medicine.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Cornell University is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service. Commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion has been Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We welcome candidates who are equally committed to these values and who will strengthen our climate by fostering diversity and inclusion.

We welcome questions!

Gabriel Gonzalez [e-mail]

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

University Job Title

Veterinarian

Job Family

Health

Level

H

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$141,958.00 - $173,504.00

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Contract College

Contact Name

Gabriel Gonzalez

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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2026-08-24