Emergency Veterinarian - Overnight

COVE Animal Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Continuing Education allowance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Safe Harbor 401k with 4% match

Job summary

COVE Animal Health in Portland, Maine is looking for an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to provide life-saving care during overnight hours. This role involves managing complex cases and collaborating with specialists in a state-of-the-art facility.

The position offers generous PTO, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive medical benefits. If you're ready to advance your career in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Experience in emergency veterinary medicine preferred.
• Ability to manage complex and critical cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-saving care during overnight hours.
• Manage complex and critical cases.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists.

Skills

Emergency care

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Tools

Color-flow ultrasound

Digital radiography

CT scanner

MRI

Job description

Career Opportunities with COVE Animal Health

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.

Branding: Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care

About the Role

Are you a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian looking for an exciting opportunity to provide life‑saving care during the overnight hours? Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Portland, Maine is seeking an experienced Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team. For more than 30 years, PVESC has been at the heart of veterinary care in Maine, delivering exceptional medicine and compassionate service to pets and their families. We are proud to be the only independently owned and operated specialty and emergency hospital in the state.

Why Portland, Maine?

Portland consistently ranks among the best places to live in the U.S. Enjoy a vibrant coastal community with a thriving food scene, historic charm, outdoor adventures, and easy access to islands, beaches, and mountains. Whether you love fine dining, microbreweries, art, live music, or outdoor recreation, Portland has something for everyone—making it an incredible place to call home while enjoying a balanced career.

About the Role

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian at PVESC, you’ll manage complex and critical cases, collaborate with a talented team of specialists, and provide compassionate, high‑quality care to patients when they need it most. This role is vital to ensuring continuity of care and supporting the pets and families who rely on us during emergencies. The schedule is 7 overnights 5pm - 8am every 3 weeks.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including:

• Color-flow ultrasound, endoscopy, and digital radiography
• Full in‑house laboratory and critical care monitoring
• CT scanner and MRI
• High flow O2 and telemetry
• Cold laser, PulseVet shockwave, PRP & stem cell therapy

And soon, you’ll help us transition into our brand‑new 42,000 sq ft hospital—set to open in 2026—where innovation, collaboration, and patient care come together in a cutting‑edge environment.

What We Offer

• Generous PTO, holidays, and Continuing Education allowance
• Flexible overnight scheduling to support work–life balance
• Professional licensing, DEA, and membership dues reimbursed
• Paid liability insurance and VIN membership
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Safe Harbor 401k with 4% match and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, independent, and forward‑thinking veterinary hospital where your skills and compassion truly make a difference. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian, we’d love to hear from you.