Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Webster City (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

CE allowance and professional develop.

Job summary

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists – NASA Parkway in Webster, Texas, is seeking a full-time emergency veterinarian to join our newly opened hospital. You will deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals, with access to in-house lab, imaging, and a network of 12+ specialty services.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, a $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and health, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement benefits

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure.
• Internship trained, previous ER experience or an experienced veterinarian who is interested in transitioning into emergency medicine.
• Confidence managing cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence‑based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure

Internship trained, ER experience or interest in transitioning to emergency medicine

Job description

Full-Time opportunity in Webster, Texas
Schedule: Full-time, Rotating Schedule

At Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists – NASA Parkway, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and help shape emergency medicine at our newly opened Webster hospital.

You’ll practice in a state‑of‑the‑art, 12,000-square‑foot hospital designed for advanced emergency and specialty care while benefiting from the resources and collaborative support of the larger Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists network.

Our Webster hospital offers Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Radiology, along with advanced diagnostic capabilities including an in‑house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and CT. Our team also has direct access to the expertise and collaborative support of more than 12 specialty services available through our flagship GCVS hospital.

For more than three decades, GCVS has been recognized as a leader in advanced veterinary medicine throughout the Greater Houston area. As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Located between Houston and Galveston, Webster offers the ideal combination of big‑city access and Gulf Coast living. With Clear Lake, League City, Kemah, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and Galveston nearby, you’ll have easy access to waterfront recreation, dining, entertainment, and some of the Greater Houston area's most desirable communities.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• $25,000 sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence‑based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Texas veterinary licensure.
• Internship trained, previous ER experience or an experienced veterinarian who is interested in transitioning into emergency medicine.
• Confidence managing cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client‑centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

At GCVS NASA Parkway, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help grow a newly opened hospital while being supported by the experience, resources, and specialty expertise of Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long‑term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.