Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC) is a rapidly growing group of emergency veterinary clinics with 5 locations across the Midwest. Our mission is to continue to expand into and support communities who need us the most—where pet owners don’t have access to 24/7 vet care.

We believe in providing exceptional, around-the-clock care—because emergencies don’t just happen between 9-5.

What’S Life Like at EVCC?

At EVCC, we genuinely care about whoever walks through our door—whether it be a sick pet, their parent, or one of our own team members.

We’re a veterinarian-led company that truly values the perspectives and leadership of our DVMs. Started by 36 area general practice veterinarians—the majority of whom remain involved with EVCC today—we’re proud of the collaborative environment that exists in all our locations.

Because let’s face it; while emergency veterinary care is an exciting and fulfilling field, it’s not easy. That’s why we take extra special care of our team members through continuing education opportunities, promotion possibilities, and a supportive work environment you can be proud of.

REPORTS TO: Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

Position Overview

Our Highland location needs skilled, friendly and energetic Emergency Veterinarians to strive for and achieve excellence in emergency veterinary medicine in the area.

As an Emergency Veterinarian at EVCC, You Will

  • Provide quality and compassionate emergency care to a diverse range of patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborate with a highly skilled support team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and technology to make critical decisions with confidence.

Our high technician-to-DVM ratio ensures that you can focus on what you do best; patient care, diagnostics, and case investigation, while our skilled technicians and operations team handle everything else.

If you’re excited by the prospect of being your clients’ “superhero” in an underserved area, this is your chance.

Why Highland?

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, Highland offers the perfect blend of small-town appeal with suburban convenience and outdoor recreation.

Like to run, walk, or even bike? The Erie Lackawanna trail, a cycling/multi-use, paved rail-trail, cuts diagonally through Highland and is enjoyed by the town’s pedestrians and cyclists. Looking for a little bit of everything? Wicker Memorial Park is home to an 18-hole golf course, three miles of trails, volleyball and tennis courts, a dog run, splash pad, and more.

With its charming downtown and well-maintained public parks, Highland offers something for everyone—top rated schools, excellent public services, and a close-knit community.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver emergency and critical care in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Diagnose and treat a wide range of emergency medical conditions such as trauma, seizures, respiratory distress, and other urgent conditions.
  • Perform emergency surgeries and procedures as needed.
  • Communicate with the utmost compassion and provide support to pet owners.
  • Collaborate with the veterinary team to create case-specific treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate records and stay current on emergency medicine advancements.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
  • Possesses state veterinary license in good standing or eligible to obtain one
  • Excellent problem-solving and ability to think “quickly on your feet”
  • Experience in an emergency or high-volume veterinary practice

Exceptional interpersonal skills and compassionate “bedside” manner, building trust and strong relationships with clients–both human and furry alike

Benefits & Support

  • Competitive compensation package, based on industry benchmarks and experience
  • Healthcare benefits starting on day 1 of employment!
  • Comprehensive vision and dental plans
  • 401k with 4% company match
  • Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Veterinary care discounts for your pets
  • Flexible scheduling to allow for the ultimate work-life balance
  • Bonus Plan
  • Relocation allowance
  • Paid licensure/dues
  • VIN and Plumb Pro memberships
  • Competitive CE allowance
  • And so much more!
  • Check our website out or reach out to Sarah@evcc.com for more information.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency surgeryDiagnostic imagingCompassionate communicationTeam collaborationClinical decision making

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$135k
1
$135k
0
$150k-165k
4
$165k-180k
3
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 10 employers

Sign-on bonus
100% this job
401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job
Loan repayment
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 313 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Emergency Veterinary Care Center

Veterinary Services
Westville, Indiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits starting day 1
Vision and dental plans
401k with 4% company match
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Veterinary care discounts
Flexible scheduling
Bonus plan

Living in Highland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Typical market rent
$1,606/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.