Relief Emergency Veterinarian

Ethos Veterinary Health; Texas; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement benefits

Paid time off (sick leave and vacation

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a relief Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for per diem shifts in San Antonio, TX. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality emergency care and compassionate client communication within a collaborative ER team.

Ideal candidates bring DVM, emergency experience, and a proactive approach to complex cases. This position supports Ethos' mission to advance veterinary medicine through mentorship and teamwork across a network of specialty hospitals.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state licensure.
• Internship trained or 2 full-time years in emergency veterinary practice.
• Ability to manage emergencies in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent cases.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

DVM

ER experience

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Relief opportunity in San Antonio, TX

Schedule: Per Diem shifts as needed.

Why Join Mission Vet Specialty + Emergency

At Mission Vet Specialty + Emergency you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

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

Location Highlight

San Antonio offers the perfect combination of big-city amenities and Texas hospitality. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, it features an affordable cost of living, diverse neighborhoods, outstanding restaurants, vibrant culture, and endless outdoor recreation.

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.
• 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.
• Internship trained or 2 full time years as an Emergency Veterinarian.
• 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.