Emergency Veterinarian

NVA; Twilight Hills Addition (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Floating holidays

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

PetOne Training Facility

Job summary

Animal Clinic of Rapid City is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 emergency and critical care team in Rapid City, SD. We offer a comprehensive facility with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities and a strong emphasis on teamwork and work-life balance.

Join a dedicated eight-doctor hospital that serves a large geographic region and provides both general practice and around-the-clock emergency services.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian with strong emergency/critical care skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Demonstrates diagnostic, medical, and surgical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of emergency and critical care cases.
• Collaborate with general practitioners and ER staff to provide seamless care.
• Maintain calm, compassionate leadership during high-pressure shifts.
• Provide high-quality patient care and support to pet owners during emergencies.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Surgical skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Education

DVM / VMD

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Surgical suites

Job description

Animal Clinic of Rapid City | Rapid City, South Dakota

GENEROUS SIGN-ON BONUS OR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

Make an Impact. Practice Emergency Medicine. Be Part of Something Extraordinary.

Are you an experienced veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenging medical cases, and wants to make a meaningful difference when patients need you most?

Animal Clinic of Rapid City is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 emergency and critical care team!

Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, our progressive eight-doctor hospital provides both comprehensive general practice medicine and around-the-clock emergency services.

We are the only 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital within approximately 250 miles, making our team an essential resource for pets, families, and referring veterinary practices throughout the region.

When an emergency happens, we're here. And we're looking for another exceptional veterinarian to help us continue that mission.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Emergency Veterinarians enjoy a diverse and rewarding caseload with opportunities to use their medical knowledge, critical thinking, and surgical skills to make an immediate difference in patients' lives.

From urgent medical situations to complex emergencies, no two shifts are exactly alike!

What Makes Our Opportunity Special?

• Work in a dedicated 24/7 emergency hospital serving a large geographic region.
• Manage a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, surgical capabilities, and intensive care resources.
• Collaborate with general practice veterinarians and experienced emergency support staff.
• Practice with a high level of professional autonomy while benefiting from a collaborative medical team.
• Enjoy scheduling designed to support work-life balance, with a combination of shifts that may include evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Make a meaningful impact on animal health and emergency veterinary access throughout the Black Hills and surrounding communities.

We understand that emergency medicine can be demanding. That's why we place a strong emphasis on teamwork, open communication, and creating an environment where our doctors feel supported and valued.

OUR HOSPITAL

Established in 1958, Animal Clinic of Rapid City moved into our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in 2024.

Our modern hospital was designed to support both general practice and emergency veterinary medicine, featuring:

• 10 examination rooms
• 2 dedicated comfort rooms with outdoor access
• 2 fully equipped small animal surgical suites
• Expansive treatment area with an intensive care unit
• Separate canine and feline hospitalization areas
• Large oxygen cage
• Ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities
• Orthopedic surgical services
• Dedicated dental suite

Our unique combination of general practice and emergency medicine allows for interdisciplinary collaboration and continuity of patient care.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who:

• Is confident managing emergency and urgent care cases.
• Demonstrates strong diagnostic, medical, and surgical decision-making skills.
• Remains calm, compassionate, and effective in high‑pressure situations.
• Values communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting pet owners through difficult moments.
• Is comfortable working emergency shifts, including evenings, overnights, and rotating weekends.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to recognize the critical role our Emergency Veterinarians play, including:

• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
• Generous sign-on bonus or relocation assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Floating holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education opportunities
• Access to our PetOne Training Facility
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

LIVE WHERE OTHERS VACATION!

Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills, one of the most beautiful and adventure-filled destinations in the country.

Spend your days off hiking scenic trails, exploring national parks, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, rock climbing, snowmobiling, or enjoying the countless outdoor attractions just minutes from your doorstep.

With no state individual income tax, relatively affordable living, minimal commute times, and a rapidly growing community, Rapid City offers an outstanding quality of life.

READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to be part of a hospital where your expertise is valued, your contributions matter, and your work truly makes a difference, we want to meet you!

Join Animal Clinic of Rapid City and help us provide lifesaving veterinary care when it matters most!

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.

National Veterinary Associates 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. 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.