Emergency Veterinarian

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center - Ozaukee.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) in Ozaukee, WI, is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team. The ER role offers a rotating schedule with about 12 shifts per month and optional extra shifts for additional pay.

Mentorship and training are available to help you grow specific emergency skills. Join a modern hospital setting with a collaborative ER team, competitive compensation, and benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with state licensure eligibility.
• Rotating internship or 2 years of emergency medicine experience.
• Ability to manage emergencies in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and client‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care for a diverse companion animal caseload.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and plan treatment for urgent and emergent cases.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care across receiving, triage, and hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and surgeries, stabilizing critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams for seamless care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture through mentorship and learning.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Client communication

Mentorship

Education

DVM Degree

Job description

Full-time opportunity in Ozaukee, WI
Schedule: 12 shifts per 4 weeks rotating schedule

Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (WVRC) in Ozaukee, Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team. WVRC is well known for providing high-quality, compassionate care to clients, patients, and referring veterinarians throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Our brand new, state-of-the-art facility opened November 2026, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a talented, collaborative ER team in a modern hospital setting.

The Position:

• Rotating schedule averaging about 12 shifts per month, with flexibility to align with your preferences. This position will require the ability to work all shifts.
• Extra shifts available for additional pay as desired
• ER doctors at WVRC Grafton regularly perform surgery, and for those who don’t yet have this skill set, mentorship and training are available to help you grow in this area
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule

Location Highlight

Ozaukee County offers the perfect blend of scenic lakeside living, small-town charm, and easy access to Milwaukee. Enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline, explore the shops and restaurants of historic Cedarburg, hike local nature preserves, or spend the day at nearby parks and beaches. With year-round festivals, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Milwaukee’s dining, entertainment, and Brewers, Bucks, and Packers games, Ozaukee offers a great balance of community and convenience.

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
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

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, surgeries, 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

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or 2 years’ experience practicing emergency medicine
• Confidence managing emergency 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.

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.