Veterinarian, Emergency
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Job Description
Part Time Emergency Veterinarian
- Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care & Referral Center (VECC)
- Newington, New Hampshire | Seacoast / Portsmouth area
- Part Time (Minimum 6 shifts per month) | Small animal emergency and referral hospital
Compensation and Schedule
- Base salary: Flexible compensation tailored to your needs, with hourly or salaried options plus monthly production and no negative accrual.
- Schedule: Six shifts per month, from 7 a. m.–7 p. m. or 7 p. m.–7 a. m., with rotating days rather than a fixed weekly schedule.
- Hospital hours: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No On Call.
- Sign-on bonuses tailored to your commitment, with enhanced incentives for longer-term agreements. Let’s discuss the commitment length and bonus structure that work best for you.
- Relocation assistance available
Emergency Medicine with Specialty Resources
Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care & Referral Center (VECC) is seeking an emergency veterinarian to care for dogs and cats in a 24/7 emergency and referral setting. The hospital serves New Hampshire’s Seacoast, northern Massachusetts and southern Maine, bringing emergency care and specialty services together in Newington.
The hospital offers internal medicine, surgery, cardiology and ultrasound alongside emergency and critical care. Specialty capabilities include endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.
Your Team and Daily Workflow
VECC’s team includes Dr. Stephanie Lister, Surgeon; Dr. Rachel Fragola, Lead Emergency Veterinarian; Dr. Evice Bolton and Dr. April Chambers, Emergency Veterinarians; and Dr. Josh Ydstie, Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian.
- Clinical support: 14 credentialed technicians and 6 assistants
- Caseload and workflow: A high-volume practice with internist support for ultrasounds.
- Coverage and collaboration: One ER veterinarian per shift, with specialist schedules overlapping ER shifts to support collaboration. Our team also works closely with VESH and Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency
Benefits and Professional Support
As part of Community Veterinary Partners, VECC combines a local hospital identity with access to a broader network of veterinary colleagues and resources. You retain clinical autonomy to make medical decisions for your patients, with CVP support for professional growth.
- Paid time off: PTO eligibility and accrual are based on hours worked.
- Continuing education: Minimum $1500 annually and additional paid CE days, separate from vacation time.
- Professional fees: State veterinary license, DEA registration and professional liability coverage
- 401(k) match and equity opportunities
- Mental health support: 24/7 confidential access through Journey for you, your family and friends.
- Pet care discounts, team recognition programs, structured onboarding and access to leadership development resources.
- Health coverage: Eligibility based on hours worked
What You Will Bring
A DVM or equivalent degree and eligibility for New Hampshire veterinary licensure, clear communication with clients and referring veterinarians, and a collaborative approach to emergency patient care. A minimum of three years of veterinary experience is required, with an on-call surgeon available to support more advanced surgical cases.
Life on the New Hampshire Seacoast
VECC is located at 15 Piscataqua Drive in Newington, near Portsmouth and convenient to I-95. The hospital’s referral community reaches across New Hampshire, southern Maine and northern Massachusetts. Considering a move? Let’s discuss relocation assistance and how the proposed shift pattern would fit your life outside the hospital.
Let’S Connect
Interested in learning more? Tell us what matters most in your next role—from compensation and schedule to clinical interests—and let’s talk through the details.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Veterinary Partners does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide emergency medical care for dogs and cats in a 24/7 hospital setting. Collaborate with specialists and support staff to manage high-volume caseloads and perform diagnostic procedures.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be eligible for New Hampshire veterinary licensure. Requires a minimum of three years of veterinary experience and strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian, Emergency at Community Veterinary Partners a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,437 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Emergency Medicine Career Context
Community Veterinary Partners ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 43 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,437 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $138k (middle half $120k–$155k)464 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in New Hampshire | 43 active | 4,507 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 58% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 51% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Community Veterinary Partners | #4 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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