Want to practice emergency medicine with access to specialty expertise when cases become more complex?
This opportunity in the greater Philadelphia region could be a strong next step for a veterinarian who enjoys urgent decision-making, critical care, and the challenge of helping patients through their most difficult moments.
You’ll treat dogs and cats presenting with emergencies, manage hospitalized patients, develop treatment plans, and perform surgery as needed. You’ll also work in an environment connected to specialty services, giving you opportunities to collaborate on cases that benefit from additional expertise.
What Could Make This a Better Move
Strong earning potential: Full-time base compensation starts at $180,000, with additional production opportunities.
No negative accrual: Your compensation structure avoids negative production accrual.
Specialty collaboration: Work alongside clinicians with expertise in areas including cardiology, advanced imaging, and surgery.
Meaningful clinical responsibility: Take an active role in triage, diagnosis, treatment planning, and critical patient management.
Professional growth: Access continuing education and resources to help you develop your clinical skills.
Support beyond the clinic: Benefits include mental health resources, family support options, and financial wellness programs.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a small animal emergency and referral setting providing around-the-clock emergency care for dogs and cats. Your responsibilities will include evaluating urgent cases, managing hospitalized patients, directing treatment plans, coordinating with veterinary technicians, and performing surgery and critical care. Specialty collaboration is available for cases requiring additional expertise.
Who Might Love This
This role may appeal to a veterinarian who enjoys emergency medicine, can make sound clinical decisions under pressure, and values having other veterinary professionals to consult on challenging cases. Previous emergency experience or completion of a small animal rotating or emergency internship is strongly preferred.
Practical Details
Schedule: Full-time; emergency coverage
Qualifications: DVM/VMD or equivalent; active state veterinary license in good standing before starting; active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one
Compensation: Full-time base salary starting at $180,000, negotiable based on credentials and experience, plus production opportunities
Weekend/on-call: Specific weekend and on-call expectations available upon request
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave and pet adoption leave
Continuing education resources
Mental health support
Pet discounts and student loan support resources
Life in the Area
Greater Philadelphia offers a mix of established neighborhoods, city amenities, and suburban communities. Veterinarians can explore different living environments while enjoying access to dining, cultural activities, and outdoor recreation throughout the region.
Not actively looking?
That’s okay. If you’d like to learn more about the clinical environment, compensation, or team, let’s have a confidential conversation. Contact Beyond Just You Recruiting before applying directly to get the details privately and decide whether this could be the right next move for you.
Email: mikaela@beyondjustu.com
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