Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

Maine Veterinary Medical Center; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) in Scarborough, ME, is recruiting an Emergency Department Veterinarian for overnight shifts in our fast-paced specialty hospital.

Join a team with board-certified specialists, advanced imaging, and a strong commitment to mentorship, collaboration with primary care vets, and ongoing education.

We offer a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus up to $50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent.
• Maine veterinary license required.
• 2+ years in veterinary emergency settings or completion of small animal rotating internship.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced, referral-heavy emergency department.
• Collaborate with primary care veterinarians for case referrals.
• Engage in ongoing education, seminars, and training.
• Typical schedule is 3 12-hour shifts per week.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Empathetic client-focused

Team collaboration

Willingness to work overnights

Education

DVM degree

Maine veterinary license

Job description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is recruiting an Emergency Department Veterinarian forovernight shiftsat 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 as well as a VetCOT registered trauma center (one of only two in New England) supported by 7 day per week critical care coverage. There are weekly intern rounds (typically between 1 - 3 interns per year) which all are welcome to attend, monthly journal club and quarterly morbidity and mortality rounds, as well as various wet labs and additional training opportunities. The hospital has a full in-house laboratory, telemetry monitoring, point of care ultrasound, two digital radiography suites, 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 andoffers 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 — all 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 herehttps://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

We offer a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000.00.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) witha totalcompany matchup 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

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:

• 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
• Mustobtaina State ofMaineVeterinary 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

Rarebreed Veterinary Partnersis a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. When it all comes together with the joy of working with pets, our career opportunities are as exhilarating as climbing a toy mountain of a gazillion new squeaky balls.

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/

Where uncommon support partners with joy.