Emergency Veterinarian

DVM Focus•North Georgia Mountains, GA

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About The Position

DVM Focus is recruiting an Emergency Veterinarian for a small-animal emergency practice in the North Georgia mountain region. The role is open to experienced emergency veterinarians and new graduates interested in developing emergency medicine skills with mentorship and clinical support. The veterinarian will provide medical and surgical care for small-animal patients with urgent and emergency conditions. The caseload includes assessment, stabilization, diagnostics, treatment planning, hospitalization, intensive patient care, and emergency surgery when appropriate. The opportunity offers full-time and part-time options, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, a sign-on incentive, relocation assistance, student loan assistance, medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees, continuing education and professional dues support, mentorship, professional development, medical autonomy, and a potential future ownership opportunity. The North Georgia mountain region offers outdoor recreation, mountain communities, lakes, hiking, and access to larger metropolitan areas.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
Current veterinary license or ability to obtain appropriate state licensure.
Strong clinical judgment and interest in emergency medicine.
General medicine and surgical skills appropriate to experience level.
Effective client communication.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Nice To Haves

Emergency veterinary experience is preferred.
New graduates with a strong interest in emergency medicine and a desire for mentorship are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, stabilize, diagnose, and treat emergency and urgent-care patients.
Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
Manage hospitalized patients and ongoing case care.
Perform emergency procedures and surgery when indicated.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners.
Collaborate with veterinary technicians, support staff, and fellow veterinarians.
Maintain thorough medical records and provide appropriate follow-up care.
Participate in continued clinical learning and professional development.