Emergency Veterinarian

We are seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team at South Asheville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (SAVES). As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals. You will evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions. You will work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.

What You Will Do

In your day-to-day, you will deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals. You will evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions. You will perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a team player who is confident managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment. You should have strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach. A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care are essential.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Eligibility for state veterinary licensure
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Competitive draw based salary
• 25% production
• 4 weeks PTO
• 4 paid CE days
• A $3000 yearly CE allowance
• Paid state and DEA licensures
• Professional liability insurance
• Dedicated hospitalist and receiving shift options
• No ER non-compete
• Advanced training opportunities within emergency soft tissue surgery and endoscopy