Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 2,913,564 - 3,561,023; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

401k with employer match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking experienced emergency veterinarians for their facility located in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa. The position offers a full-time schedule with a flexible rotation to ensure a quality work-life balance.

The ideal candidates will have internship training or experience in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000+ is complemented by comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Internship-trained or experienced emergency veterinarian with a strong interest in emergency medicine.
• Experience in soft tissue surgery is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving and inpatient care as an emergency doctor.
• Collaborate with specialty surgeons for case management.
• Participate in soft tissue surgeries.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Soft tissue surgery

Collaboration

Compassion

Education

Internship training or equivalent experience

Tools

Advanced monitoring equipment

Doppler ultrasound

Video flexible endoscopy

Job description

Overview

Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital (WVRH) in West Bridgewater, MA, is expanding its emergency and critical care services and returning to 24/7. We are adding internship‑trained or experienced emergency veterinarians who have developed an interest in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is friendly, collaborative, compassionate, and dedicated to patients and their owners.

Position Details

Full‑time positions are available with a flexible, rotating schedule aimed at ensuring a quality work‑life balance.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary range of $180,000 to $220,000+ for full‑time, experienced ER DVMs. Sign‑on, relocation, and retention bonuses available. ProSal model with no negative accrual, allowing time off without lost production.

Comprehensive benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance; PLIT; CE time and stipend; vacation and sick time; 401k with employer match; access to over 50 veterinary journals; and opportunities for advancement and growth.

Responsibilities

Emergency doctors will manage receiving and inpatient care, with opportunities to take on soft tissue surgery cases. Collaborate with in‑house specialty surgeons – Dr. Trey Townsend and Dr. Lindsey Lavin – and the new internist, Dr. Juliana Picard. Opportunities to collaborate within the broader Ethos network.

Qualifications

Internship‑trained or experienced emergency veterinarian with a demonstrated interest in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery.

Facility Highlights

• Advanced monitoring equipment
• In‑house full‑service lab (CBC/Chem/iSTAT Alinity, Sedivue, PT/PTT, blood typing and crossmatching)
• In‑house blood bank
• Temperature‑controlled oxygen cages
• Storz video flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Colour flow Doppler ultrasound
• Laparoscopy
• Dedicated chemotherapy room with hood
• CT
• C‑arm fluoroscopy

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health 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.