Veterinarian-ER/GP
Ethos Veterinary Health
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Job summary
Animal Clinic of Rapid City in Rapid City, SD is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 emergency and critical care team. Thrive on challenging medical cases and make a meaningful difference when patients need you most.
Our eight-doctor hospital combines general practice with around-the-clock emergency services, offering advanced diagnostics, surgery and intensive care, with strong teamwork and flexible shifts.
Qualifications
- Experience in emergency and urgent care medicine.
- Strong diagnostic, medical, and surgical decision-making abilities.
- Calm, compassionate, and effective under high pressure.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Work in a dedicated 24/7 emergency hospital serving a large geographic region.
- Manage a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, surgical capabilities, and intensive care resources.
- Collaborate with general practice veterinarians and experienced emergency staff.
- Maintain professional autonomy while benefiting from a collaborative medical team.
Job description
Are you an experienced veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenging medical cases, and wants to make a meaningful difference when patients need you most?
Located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, our progressive eight-doctor hospital provides both comprehensive general practice medicine and around-the-clock emergency services.
We are the only 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital within approximately 250 miles, making our team an essential resource for pets, families, and referring veterinary practices throughout the region.
Our Emergency Veterinarians enjoy a diverse and rewarding caseload with opportunities to use their medical knowledge, critical thinking, and surgical skills to make an immediate difference in patients' lives.
From urgent medical situations to complex emergencies, no two shifts are exactly alike!
- Work in a dedicated 24/7 emergency hospital serving a large geographic region.
- Manage a wide variety of emergency and critical care cases.
- Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, surgical capabilities, and intensive care resources.
- Collaborate with general practice veterinarians and experienced emergency support staff.
- Practice with a high level of professional autonomy while benefiting from a collaborative medical team.
- Enjoy scheduling designed to support work-life balance, with a combination of shifts that may include evenings, overnights, and weekends.
- Make a meaningful impact on animal health and emergency veterinary access throughout the Black Hills and surrounding communities.
We understand that emergency medicine can be demanding. That's why we place a strong emphasis on teamwork, open communication, and creating an environment where our doctors feel supported and valued.
Established in 1958, Animal Clinic of Rapid City moved into our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in 2024.
Our modern hospital was designed to support both general practice and emergency veterinary medicine, featuring:
- 10 examination rooms
- 2 dedicated comfort rooms with outdoor access
- 2 fully equipped small animal surgical suites
- Expansive treatment area with an intensive care unit
- Separate canine and feline hospitalization areas
- Large oxygen cage
- Ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities
- Orthopedic surgical services
- Dedicated dental suite
Our unique combination of general practice and emergency medicine allows for interdisciplinary collaboration and continuity of patient care.
Our ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who:
- Is confident managing emergency and urgent care cases.
- Demonstrates strong diagnostic, medical, and surgical decision-making skills.
- Remains calm, compassionate, and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Values communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting pet owners through difficult moments.
- Is comfortable working emergency shifts, including evenings, overnights, and rotating weekends.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to recognize the critical role our Emergency Veterinarians play, including:
- Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
- Generous sign-on bonus or relocation assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Floating holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Continuing education opportunities
- Access to our PetOne Training Facility
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills, one of the most beautiful and adventure-filled destinations in the country.
Spend your days off hiking scenic trails, exploring national parks, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, rock climbing, snowmobiling, or enjoying the countless outdoor attractions just minutes from your doorstep.
With no state individual income tax, relatively affordable living, minimal commute times, and a rapidly growing community, Rapid City offers an outstanding quality of life.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life
Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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