Emergency Veterinarian

Full-Time opportunity in Gilbert, Arizona

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week | Overnight only

Why Join Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center - Gilbert (AVECCC)

At Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center (AVECCC), you'll practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine in a 22,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital supported by an exceptional team of emergency doctors, specialists, technicians, and critical care professionals.

Our Gilbert hospital is the hub of our established internship and Emergency & Critical Care residency programs, creating an environment where education, collaboration, and continued professional growth are part of everyday practice. Weekly intern lectures, resident rounds, on-site CE, and in-depth cage-side rounds provide ongoing opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

You'll also have 24/7 consultation support from board-certified Critical Care specialists, either in person or by phone. Gilbert offers daily DACVECC coverage and multiple doctors on shift, providing exceptional collaboration and support when managing complex cases.

Our team also includes an on-site social worker and a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) who leads staff training and development, helping ensure our Emergency & Critical Care DVMs have highly trained technical support.

And we're growing. Due to increasing demand, AVECCC Gilbert is expanding its ICU, adding capacity and resources to provide even more lifesaving care to pets throughout the rapidly growing East and Southeast Valley.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Advanced Medicine & Technology

AVECCC Gilbert provides the technology, resources, and specialty collaboration needed to manage complex emergency and critical care cases, including:

• ICU long-term ventilator (Servo-u)
• Anesthesia ventilator
• High-flow oxygen unit
• PrismaFlex units for extracorporeal therapies, including CRRT and TPE
• Electronic treatment sheets through SmartFlow
• Web-based electronic medical records through ezyVet with off-site accessibility
• On-site CT and ultrasonography
• Collaboration with specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Radiology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology
• Strong collaboration with nearby Neurology specialists

Location Highlight

Located approximately 30 minutes southeast of downtown Phoenix, Gilbert combines the amenities of the Phoenix metropolitan area with a vibrant, family-friendly community. Explore the restaurants and entertainment of the walkable Heritage District, enjoy the trails and wildlife at the 110-acre Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, or take advantage of year-round outdoor recreation throughout the Valley.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance
• No non-compete
• No negative accrual
• $4,500 CE allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Compassion Care used at your discretion
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with 3% 401(k) match
• Full access to the Ethos Journal Library with 36+ journals
• Reimbursement for Arizona State Veterinary License
• Paid DEA licensure
• Paid professional liability coverage with defense
• Paid VECCS, AVMA, and AzVMA memberships
• Paid uniforms
• Paid monthly Talkspace subscription

ER ABVP Guided Program

The ER ABVP Guided Program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice, this path allows you to stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In Your Day-to-day, You Will

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency