Emergency Veterinarian — Fast-Paced Critical Care

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

CE allowance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Redwood City is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our doctor‑led hospital network. This full‑time role offers a $200,000 base salary plus production incentives, with a 12-shift-per-month schedule, including 3–4 overnight shifts in rotation.

You will deliver high‑quality emergency care, diagnose urgent cases, and develop treatment plans for a diverse caseload of companion animals. Collaboration and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or 2+ experience practicing emergency medicine is required.
• 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.

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 through triage, receiving new cases, and managing hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners during stressful situations and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Client communication

Team collaboration

Critical care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

State licensure eligibility

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health in Redwood City is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our doctor‑led hospital network. This full‑time role offers a $200,000 base salary plus production incentives, with a 12-shift-per-month schedule, including 3–4 overnight shifts in rotation.

You will deliver high‑quality emergency care, diagnose urgent cases, and develop treatment plans for a diverse caseload of companion animals. Collaboration and client communication are essential.