Emergency Veterinarian
About The Position
Emergency Pet Care is an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital serving Trussville, Birmingham, and the surrounding communities. We exist for one purpose: to provide immediate, expert care when pets are facing life-threatening emergencies. Our hospital is open nights, weekends, and holidays, because emergencies don’t follow a 9–5 schedule. We’re equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and we maintain a consistent team of veterinarians and licensed technicians who are committed to delivering excellent medicine in high-pressure moments. Whether managing venomous snake bites, surgical emergencies, heatstroke, or critical trauma, our focus is always on providing responsive, compassionate care backed by medical expertise and modern tools. As an emergency-only facility, Emergency Pet Care offers a clinical environment built specifically for urgent cases. We are not a general practice and do not provide routine wellness care—our focus is emergency triage, diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment. Our cases range from heatstroke and trauma to GDV, respiratory distress, toxicities, and advanced wound care. We are also equipped to handle local challenges such as copperhead and rattlesnake envenomations.
Requirements
- DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
- Active veterinary license in AL.
- At least one year of experience in emergency or general practice is preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- A passion for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
- Readiness for emergency medicine and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently with support.
- Resilience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in emergency or critical care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage emergencies, including triage, diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment.
- Perform emergency surgeries.
- Handle cases ranging from heatstroke and trauma to GDV, respiratory distress, toxicities, and advanced wound care.
- Address local challenges such as copperhead and rattlesnake envenomations.
- Work independently with support from experienced technicians and staff.
- Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and licensed technicians.
- Provide responsive, compassionate care backed by medical expertise and modern tools.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary or hourly rate
- Shift differentials for overnight and weekend coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- CE allowance and paid CE time
- Paid time off
- State and DEA licensing fees covered
- Professional liability insurance
- Retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
