Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) in Scarborough, Maine seeks an Emergency Veterinarian for overnight shifts in our fast-paced specialty hospital. The team includes board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines and 24/7 critical care coverage.

Join us for a 3 x 12‑hour weekly schedule with mentorship, ongoing education, and a supportive work‑life balance. MVMC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• DVM required, veterinary license in Maine.
• Experience in veterinary emergency settings preferred.
• Strong client communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced specialty hospital with large referral caseload.
• Collaborate with primary care veterinarians for referral cases.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.

Skills

DVM

Emergency experience

Team player

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is recruiting an Emergency Veterinarian for overnight shifts at our fast-paced specialty hospital in Scarborough, Maine. As the largest specialty hospital in the state of Maine, MVMC boasts board-certified specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation, as well as a robust and busy primary ER. We also have a part-time veterinary social worker on staff. MVMC is a VECCS level II certified hospital and a VetCOT registered trauma center (one of only two in New England) supported by 7‑day per week critical care coverage. The hospital offers weekly intern rounds, a monthly journal club, quarterly morbidity and mortality rounds, plus various wet labs and additional training opportunities. It has a full in‑house laboratory, telemetry monitoring, point‑of‑care ultrasound, two digital radiography suites, a 16‑slice helical CT, MRI, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, oxygen kennels, high‑flow oxygen, dedicated GI and respiratory isolation, and a mechanical ventilator.

Scarborough is nestled along the southern Maine coast and offers the perfect mix of outdoor beauty and work‑life balance. Just minutes from Portland, you'll enjoy scenic beaches, hiking trails, and a close-knit community with access to top‑tier restaurants, schools, and culture. It’s an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy life beyond the clinic. Visit us here https://mvmc.vet/ to find out more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work in a fast‑paced specialty hospital with a high referral caseload, excellent mentorship, and a collaborative environment between ER and specialty that fosters continued learning and development.
• Collaborate with primary care veterinarians for referral of cases through the emergency room.
• Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training as appropriate.
• Typical schedule is 3 12‑hour shifts per week.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with a sign‑on bonus of up to $50,000.00.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support.
• Mental Health Resources.
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave.

PERKS FOR YOUR PETS TOO!

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing.
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods.
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent degree.
• Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License.
• DVM in good standing with completion of small animal rotating internship OR 2+ years of experience in the veterinary emergency setting.
• Has an empathetic, client‑focused approach to veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to a high standard of medical care.
• Enjoys working as a team and collaborating on patient care.
• Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/.