Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 160k

Production bonus

CE budget 3500

PTO 12 days

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to deliver high-quality emergency care to a diverse caseload of companion animals. This full-time role features a 160k base salary with 25% production, a strong CE budget, and a supportive, team-focused hospital culture.

Join a busy, expanding referral practice with access to in-house diagnostics, MRI, and collaborative specialists, and a focus on work-life balance within a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of emergency experience or internship training (preferred).
• Surgical proficiency preferred.

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, 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.

Skills

Emergency experience

Team oriented

Client communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Full Time Emergency Veterinarian Opportunity in Wilmington, NC

Schedule: FT rotating

Why Join Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center

We are a busy and expanding referral practice committed to providing exceptional veterinary care. Our team includes 8 full-time Emergency Veterinarians collaborating with a robust group of specialists in Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, Anesthesia, and Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation! Our team and clients are supported by an in-house Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering counseling and resources for stress, grief and loss, and mental well-being.

Our state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot facility features:

• Two digital radiography units for high-quality imaging
• Ultrasound for advanced diagnostics
• In-house IDEXX laboratory systems for quick and accurate test results
• 4-slice GE CT scanner for comprehensive imaging
• Endoscopy for minimally invasive procedures
• MRI

Location Highlight

Wilmington offers the perfect blend of coastal living and professional opportunity, with easy access to Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure beaches for year-round relaxation and recreation. Its charming historic downtown features the scenic Riverwalk, unique local shops, outstanding dining, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. Combined with abundant outdoor activities, affordable living, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, Wilmington is an exceptional place to build both your career and your life.

Perks & Benefits

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.

We believe in supporting our team and rewarding excellence:

• $160k base salary with 25% production, commensurate with experience
• No negative accrual
• $3500 annual CE budget
• Support within the Ethos ER ABVP program
• 12 days PTO annually
• A focus on work-life balance with flexible scheduling modules in a welcoming, team-focused atmosphere

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, 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

• 1-2 years of emergency experience or internship training (preferred)
• A strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented environment
• A commitment to delivering excellent patient care and building strong client and RDVM relationships

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Surgical proficiency preferred

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.

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.