Emergency Veterinarian — Critical Care & Surgery Lead

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401k match

Mental health support

8 weeks paid parental leave

Pet leave

Bereavement leave

CE stipend

Pet discounts

Job summary

Thrive North Scottsdale is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to deliver critical care for ill and injured pets in a fast-paced ER setting. You will triage, diagnose, create treatment plans, and supervise staff while performing surgeries as needed.

Join a high‑acuity, team‑oriented hospital with strong mentorship, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to medical excellence. A DVM with emergency experience and state licensure is required, with DEA eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Active State Veterinary Board license in good standing for the intended state of employment.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
• Experience in emergency medicine, including work experience, small animal rotating, or emergency internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and urgent care for emergency cases.
• Assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans.
• Oversee technicians executing treatment plans.
• Perform surgeries and deliver critical care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Team leadership

Triage & critical care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Thrive North Scottsdale is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to deliver critical care for ill and injured pets in a fast-paced ER setting. You will triage, diagnose, create treatment plans, and supervise staff while performing surgeries as needed.

Join a high‑acuity, team‑oriented hospital with strong mentorship, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to medical excellence. A DVM with emergency experience and state licensure is required, with DEA eligibility preferred.