Emergency Veterinarian

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Health System seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to provide primary veterinary care and case management within Emergency Critical Care and Urgent Care Services. You will lead the veterinary care team, perform onsite triage, diagnostics, and treatment, and coordinate with hospital services to ensure timely, high‑quality patient care.

You’ll communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, provide ongoing updates, and offer constructive feedback on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus DVM.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License.
• 3 years’ experience as a DVM in small animal general or emergency practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.
• Lead and support the veterinary care team, collaborating with clients, referring veterinarians, students, staff, and faculty; communicate clearly to facilitate informed care decisions and continuity of care.
• Promote professional communication and education, delivering client updates and follow-ups, consulting on clinical cases, problem-solving collaboratively, and providing written feedback on student performance.
• Deliver comprehensive veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services, clients, and referring veterinarians to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional communication, supporting and consulting with students, staff, faculty, and the community; facilitating informed decision‑making; delivering follow-up communication; and evaluating student performance.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

DVM

Job description

Position Summary

Provides primary veterinary care and case management within the Emergency Critical Care and Urgent Care Services. Provides leadership to the veterinary care team. Utilizes medical knowledge and expertise to provide onsite triage for ill or injured animals. Communicates and coordinates with clients and/or referring veterinarians to obtain relevant history, prior diagnostics, etc., in order to diagnose and treat patients. Helps clients assimilate information and make care decisions. Communicates and coordinates with other hospital services to facilitate timely efficient assessment, diagnostics, stabilization, treatment and/or transfer. Provides ongoing updates and initiates follow up calls to clients, veterinarians, and relevant parties. Practices and promotes prompt, positive, professional interpersonal relations and communications. Problem solves and provides consultation to students, staff, faculty, and community. Provides written feedback on student performance.

Full Consideration Date: April 27, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Description of Work Unit

At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’ health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research. We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide primary veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.
• Lead and support the veterinary care team, collaborating with clients, referring veterinarians, students, staff, and faculty; communicate clearly to facilitate informed care decisions and continuity of care.
• Promote professional communication and education, delivering client updates and follow-ups, consulting on clinical cases, problem-solving collaboratively, and providing written feedback on student performance.
• Deliver comprehensive veterinary care and case management, including onsite triage, diagnostics, treatment, and coordination with hospital services, clients, and referring veterinarians to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional communication, supporting and consulting with students, staff, faculty, and the community; facilitating informed decision‑making; delivering follow-up communication; and evaluating student performance.

Conditions of Employment

• Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Supervision: No formal supervisory duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus DVM
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License
• 3 years’ experience as a DVM in small animal general or emergency practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a DVM in emergency practice
• Demonstrated experience in leadership
• Demonstrated experience in teaching

Salary Range

$90,000 - $120,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world‑class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land‑grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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