Relief Emergency Veterinarian

Valley Veterinary Hospital; Monroeville, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakroom snacks & coffee pods

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks an Emergency Veterinarian at its Monroeville, PA location. This relief opportunity offers all-shift scheduling (day, mid, overnight, weekend) within a network committed to world‑class veterinary medicine and compassionate care.

Mentorship and a culture of collaboration are emphasized across the Ethos system. You will deliver high-quality emergency care, triage, stabilize patients, and work with a skilled team to support patients and clients through stressful

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Comfort with emergency medicine and fast-paced decision making.
• Strong communication with clients during stressful situations.
• Team-oriented and dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent/emergent cases.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care with receiving, triage, and hospitalization.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff for seamless care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture focused on mentorship and learning.

Skills

DVM or equivalent

Rotating internship

Emergency medicine experience

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Continuous learning

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with licensure eligibility

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian

Relief Opportunity in Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Schedule: All Shifts (Day, Mid, Overnight & Weekend)

Why Join Avets

At Avets, you'll do more than practice - You'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what possible in veterinary medicine. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art medicine and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them.

In addition to Emergency and Critical Care, we also offer the following specialty services: Anesthesia & Pain Management, Avian & Exotics, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Surgery, and Radioactive Iodine Therapy.

Location Highlight

Located in Monroeville, PA, Avets is just 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, offering the perfect balance of suburban convenience and city amenities. Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities have something for everyone, from excellent schools for growing families to vibrant neighborhoods filled with museums, cultural attractions, local restaurants, and craft breweries. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Laurel Highlands provide endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, kayaking, and other year-round adventures. Whether you're looking for an exciting urban lifestyle or easy access to nature, you'll find it all within reach!

Perks & Benefits

• Breakroom snacks & coffee pods are provided

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency 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, 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 state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• 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.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.