Emergency Veterinarian: Advanced Care & Autonomy

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional devlop.

Paid time off

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian for the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita. This part-time or full-time role offers autonomy within a supportive team and access to advanced facilities in a busy emergency setting.

You will deliver high-quality emergency care, triage, and stabilization, collaborating with in-house specialists and a skilled overnight team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Completion of rotating internship or experience in emergency medicine preferred.
• Strong communication and client-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care including triage, hospitalization, and soft tissue surgeries.
• Stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to ensure compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture with mentorship and learning.

Skills

DVM

Licensure eligibility

Emergency medicine

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

CT scanner

Endoscopy

Minimally invasive surgery

Job description

Hospital Name: Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Part-time or full-time opportunity in Wichita, KS

Ready to work with a team that’s committed to gold-standard medicine while giving you the autonomy to practice your way?

• Highly skilled and well-staffed overnight support team
• In-house specialists: Dentistry & Surgery
• Advanced equipment: CT scanner, minimally invasive surgical capabilities, and endoscopy
• Canine and feline only (no exotics)
• Supportive, collaborative environment — practice autonomously while backed by a skilled, engaged crew
• Soft tissue emergency surgery cases— must be willing to learn and perform surgery if not already skilled

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, click here !

Location Highlight

You might not have Wichita on your short list — but you should. This vibrant city blends affordability, opportunity, and lifestyle in a way that’s hard to beat:

• Cost of living ~25% below the national average— keep more of your paycheck without sacrificing quality of life
• A food lover’s playground with1,200+ restaurantsfeaturing everything from farm-to-table dining to authentic global cuisine
• Year-round live music, arts, and festivals, plus museums, theaters, and a thriving craft brewery scene
• Access to outdoor activities: biking and running trails, golf courses, and nearby lakes for weekend getaways
• Easy travel hub — multiple direct flights to major cities without big-city airport stress
• A welcoming, family-friendly community with excellent schools and low commute times

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, managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment, and performing emergency soft tissue surgeries.
• 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

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• 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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner- Heather Kelly, LVT at [e-mail]