Phoenix 24/7 Emergency Veterinarian - High-Tech

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $100,000

Relocation assistance

No non-compete and no negative accrual

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional develop.

Paid time off

6% 401(k) match

Full access to Ethos Journal Library

Talkspace and wellness resources

Arizona license reimbursement

AVMA/AzVMA memberships

DEA licensure

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s VetMED in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join a 24-hour, AAHA-accredited hospital that collaborates across Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Dermatology.

You will deliver high-quality emergency and critical care, work overnight shifts, and benefit from a comprehensive program including competitive compensation, sign-on, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities within the Ethos

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Arizona veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or a minimum of two years of emergency medicine experience.
• Willingness to work an overnight schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine experience

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Arizona licensure eligibility

Job description

Full-Time opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona

At VetMED, you’ll do more than practice emergency medicine—you’ll join a highly collaborative, AAHA-accredited, 24-hour Emergency and Specialty hospital where advanced medicine, teamwork, and exceptional patient care come together.

Our Emergency Veterinarians work alongside specialists and residency-trained colleagues in Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Dermatology, creating an environment where collaboration and support are part of everyday practice.

You’ll have access to advanced technology and resources, including telemetry, high-flow oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, two radiology suites, a dedicated procedure room, endoscopy, MRI, and a new Canon 128-slice CT, along with skilled veterinary technicians who help you focus on practicing exceptional medicine.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, click here .

Location Highlight

Located on the north side of Phoenix and approximately 15 minutes west of Scottsdale, VetMED offers easy access to everything the Valley of the Sun has to offer. Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, an incredible dining and entertainment scene, professional sports, and easy weekend trips to Sedona and the Grand Canyon—all with convenient travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• No non-compete and no negative accrual
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• 6% 401(k) match
• Full access to the Ethos Journal Library with 36+ journals
• Talkspace and additional wellness resources
• Reimbursement for Arizona State Veterinary License
• Paid AVMA and AzVMA memberships
• Paid DEA licensure
• Paid professional liability coverage with defense

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided Program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice, this path allows you to stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Arizona veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or a minimum of two years of emergency medicine experience.
• Willingness to work an overnight schedule.
• 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.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.