Senior Veterinarian – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)

Protouch Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a Senior Veterinarian - Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) in Manhattan, NY. This 24/7, 365-day department handles high-acuity emergencies with access to a full suite of advanced diagnostics and a large, multidisciplinary team.

The role includes mentoring interns and residents, supervising ICU patients overnight, and collaborating with board-certified criticalists and specialists to advance education and patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Completion of a 1-year rotating internship required.
• Must be actively practicing as an emergency veterinarian.

Responsibilities

• Handle emergency cases in a high-acuity environment.
• Provide advanced emergency and critical care.
• Mentor interns and ECC residents.
• Monitor ICU patients during overnight rotations.
• Collaborate with board-certified criticalists and specialists.
• Contribute to clinical education and mentorship.
• Engage in continuing education and review literature.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Mentoring interns

Teaching and education

Education

DVM or equivalent

1-year rotating internship

Job description

A premier veterinary teaching hospital in Manhattan is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinarian - Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) to join its Emergency Department.

The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing advanced veterinary care, education, and research. The facility sees approximately 55,000 patient visits annually and has a professional staff of more than 140 veterinarians across 20+ specialties.

About The Emergency & Critical Care Department

• 10 board-certified ECC specialists
• 7 internship-trained emergency doctors
• 9 ECC residents
• 35 licensed veterinary technicians, including several VTS-certified in ECC
• 22 veterinary assistants
• Nearly 20,000 ER visits annually
• A newly renovated ICU
• A VETCOT-certified Level One Trauma Center

Position Responsibilities

The Senior Veterinarian will play an integral role within the Emergency and Critical Care Department.

Responsibilities Include

• Receiving and managing emergency cases in a high-acuity environment
• Providing advanced emergency and critical care
• Overseeing and mentoring veterinary interns and ECC residents
• Monitoring ICU patients during overnight rotations
• Collaborating with board-certified criticalists, ECC residents, and specialists
• Supporting clinical education and mentorship
• Participating in continuing education opportunities
• Staying current with emergency and critical care literature and best practices
• Working collaboratively within a non-competitive, multidisciplinary environment

The schedule may include daytime, swing, and overnight shifts, depending on departmental needs. Senior ER veterinarians work alongside other senior ER doctors, criticalists, and rotating interns.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Completion of a 1-year rotating internship
• Must be currently practicing as an emergency veterinarian

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or mentoring veterinary interns or residents
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary veterinary hospital
• Interest in teaching and continuing education in emergency and critical care
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $195,000-$215,000 annual salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid continuing education time and stipend
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Potential student loan debt forgiveness through qualifying non-profit employment
• Non-corporate practice environment
• No percentage-based compensation
• Teaching, mentoring, research, and professional development opportunities
• Collegial and collaborative work environment

State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Full-floor surgical center
• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• 64-slice spiral CT scanner
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Linear accelerator
• In-house laboratory
• Advanced ultrasound
• Echocardiography
• Mobile Cone Beam CT

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a collaborative veterinary environment where emergency veterinarians work alongside specialists across 20+ disciplines. The role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, advanced clinical exposure, teaching, mentorship, research, and continuing education.

Location

Manhattan, New York City

Position

Senior Veterinarian - Emergency & Critical Care

Employment Type

Full-Time

Salary

$195,000-$215,000/year + sign-on bonus & benefits