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 new Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?

Located approximately 50 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan, Kalamazoo has the right amount of small-town charm with big-city amenities. Known for its heritage and sense of community, the city enjoys a vibrant arts and culture scene, featuring theatres, museums, and festivals during the year.

If you’re a nature enthusiast, you can enjoy the 33 city parks Kalamazoo has to offer with numerous hiking and biking trails. Enjoy craft beer? You’ll be happy to know that one of the fastest growing microbreweries, Bell’s, was founded (and still operates) in the city!

With lively nightlife and lower cost of living than most large cities, Kalamazoo is not only enjoyable, but affordable as well.

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!
  • If you would like to learn more, reach out to Sarah@evcc.com or check us out at evcc.com.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgeryClient CommunicationTrauma Management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)469 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan75 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,072 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Veterinarian at Emergency Veterinary Care Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

24 jobs · 6 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 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 on day 1
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
Bonus Plan
Relocation allowance

Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,216/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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