Senior Emergency Veterinarian

Description

Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center is looking for a full-time Senior Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Round Rock, TX.

About You

You have a love of ER medicine and a desire to share that love In this fast-paced environment, you'll work with the hospital medical director and specialists to set medical standards for the ER department. You'll work alongside the medical director to evaluate ER veterinarian performance. Backed by Thrive's nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training, you'll stay focused on what matters most: providing outstanding care and improving patient outcomes.

As the Senior ER Veterinarian, you will:

• Encourage, develop, and support CE that elevates the quality of ER medicine in the hospital
• Work with the medical director to provide ER mentorship and/or guide ER Veterinarians to existing mentorship options within Thrive
• Schedule case reviews and/or M&M round with ER Veterinarians
• Assist with veterinary student extern rotation mentorship
• Develop an ER internship program
• Provide ER specific CE to our referring community
• Work with the ER Staff Manager and ER Lead Technician to develop ER technicians

We'll meet you where you are in your career and actively invest in your growth as both a clinician and a leader. While you're committed to the success of your patients, we're equally committed to yours-supporting you through high-stakes moments, unexpected emergencies, and the times when compassion makes all the difference. The expertise, dedication, and heart you bring to every patient and family will always be valued and recognized.

Our progressive compensation model is designed to reward your impact, offering a competitive base salary alongside production opportunities-with no negative accrual.

About Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center

We are an AAHA-accredited, Fear Free Certified, full-service, 24/7 hospital with dedicated doctors providing high-quality medical care to the companion animal population in Austin and surrounding areas. We provide specialty care in the departments of Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology (Medical). We partner with an on-site Cardiologist 2 days a week and have an ultrasound (performed with a sonographer and reviewed by a radiologist) available Monday-Saturday.

Learn more about Heart of Texas

• The ONLY ER/Specialty hospital currently Fear Free Certified in the area.
• Fully equipped with a full range of diagnostic and treatment equipment, including commercial-grade lab diagnostics, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, anesthesia & telemetry.
• We also provide ultrasound (we have a sonographer and radiologist review available Monday-Saturday), CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, rhinoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy.
• A core of dedicated specialists in internal medicine, surgery, medical oncology, and a contracted cardiologist.
• Supportive and helpful relief pool to help with ER Staffing and coverage.
• An amazing support team to assist our Dr.'s with complex cases.
• Experienced Medical Director and Manager- we value open communication and want to be supportive of DVM wellness.

We are open 24/7, serving the Round Rock and greater Austin, TX area.

At Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. Click here to learn more.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required

• State Veterinary Board License:

• Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment

• Obtained prior to start date

• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency medicine

Join Our Team of ThrivERs

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success-yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. This unique integration sets us apart, ensuring top-tier care when pets need it most.

ER is our core, and because we do it all, we do ER right.

Benefits - Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance
• Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length-of-service requirements.

As a ThrivER, you'll be part of a nationwide community of passionate professionals. Collaborate with top specialists, leveraging our unique integration of emergency and specialty care.

Start Strong with ER Academy. Those newer to emergency medicine can apply for and grow through our coveted ER Academy's tailored education.

Access Continuous Support Benefit from on-demand mentorship for real-time support throughout your career.

Explore as a Traveling Emergency Vet. Experienced doctors can explore new horizons by joining our team of Thrive traveling emergency vets, supporting hospitals across the country while mentoring colleagues.

At Thrive, your growth never stops. Join us and be part of a community that always has your back, from your first day as an ER vet to becoming a leader in the field.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.