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Alliance Animal Health
Blue Ridge, Georgia

Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Emergency Veterinarian | Blue Ridge, Georgia | Up to $100K Sign-On Bonus | State-of-the-Art Emergency Hospital

You’re an Emergency Veterinarian looking for a place where advanced emergency veterinary medicine, genuine mentorship, and real work-life balance come together. At Mountain Emergency Animal Center, every Veterinarian is supported by an experienced DVM team, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative veterinary culture that empowers both new graduate and experienced Veterinarians to grow.

Who We Are

Mountain Emergency Animal Center is a well-established, progressive emergency veterinary hospital serving Blue Ridge, Georgia and the surrounding mountain region. As the only dedicated emergency veterinary hospital within a two-hour radius, our veterinary team plays a critical role in delivering expert emergency care when pets need it most.

Our hospital provides comprehensive emergency examinations, urgent care, surgery, hospitalization, intensive care, isolation capabilities, oxygen support, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography. Our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital is equipped with advanced tools including digital X-ray, ultrasound, bronchoscopy, endoscopy, Ligasure, cautery, Snyder units, and advanced anesthesia machines that allow every Emergency Veterinarian to practice high-quality medicine with confidence.

What truly sets our hospital apart is our commitment to supporting Veterinarians. We host RACE-approved CE sessions right in our conference room, creating meaningful opportunities for every DVM to continue learning, stay current on veterinary best practices, and strengthen clinical confidence.

Our hospital also offers on-site sleeping quarters, giving every Emergency Veterinarian a comfortable place to rest between shifts and making overnight schedules significantly more manageable.

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  • Life in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Blue Ridge offers the perfect blend of mountain living and city access. Located just two hours north of Atlanta and one hour south of Chattanooga, this scenic Georgia community offers hiking trails, biking paths, local festivals, and a close-knit lifestyle while keeping major city amenities within easy reach. It is an ideal setting for Veterinarians seeking advanced emergency medicine with exceptional quality of life.

Job Description

  • Full-Time or Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian
  • Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
  • Proficient in general medicine and surgery
  • Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

What We Offer Veterinarians

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Competitive compensation
  • Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Future ownership opportunities
  • Medical autonomy
  • Paid CE allowance and professional dues
  • Strong DVM mentor network
  • A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • USDA Accreditation (or ability to obtain upon hire)

If you are an Emergency Veterinarian seeking advanced emergency veterinary medicine, mentorship, and the opportunity to practice in a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital near Atlanta, we would love to connect.

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Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive emergency examinations, urgent care, and surgical interventions for pets. Manage hospitalization, intensive care, and diagnostic procedures using state-of-the-art medical equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary SurgeryPatient Care

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

  • Includes call

Living in Blue Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$600k
Median resident rent
$851/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Alliance Animal Health

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $100K
Relocation assistance
Student loan assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
Future ownership opportunities
Paid CE allowance and professional dues
Strong DVM mentor network