Emergency Veterinarian (ER DVM)
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Job Description
Emergency Veterinarian (ER DVM)
Parkway Animal Clinic | A Veterinary United Practice
Parkway Animal Clinic, part of the Veterinary United family of practices, is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian (DVM) to join our growing team. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled doctor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional emergency care for both companion animals and exotic pets.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and treat urgent, critical, and emergency cases for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic species.
- Perform emergency medical and surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with a talented team of veterinarians and technicians to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Communicate treatment plans and recommendations to clients with compassion and professionalism.
- Utilize advanced diagnostics and medical technologies to support positive patient outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
- Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in Michigan).
- Emergency, urgent care, or general practice experience preferred.
- Interest or experience in exotic animal medicine highly desired.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with production opportunities
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance and professional dues reimbursement
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- PTO and employee pet care discounts
- Opportunities for mentorship, growth, and advancement within Veterinary United
- Doctor collaboration Platform
Join a veterinarian-led organization that values collaboration, innovation, and exceptional medicine. Apply today and help us provide life-saving care for companion animals and exotic pets throughout our community.
Key Responsibilities
The Emergency Veterinarian will diagnose and treat urgent, critical, and emergency cases for both companion and exotic animals. They will also perform emergency surgical procedures and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school and possess an active veterinary license in Michigan. Experience in emergency, urgent care, or general practice is preferred, with a strong interest in exotic animal medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 286 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Michigan | 11 active | 287 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 465 in the last 30 days | 446 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | −14.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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