Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian

Full-time opportunity in Waukesha, WI
Schedule: will include overnights and rotating weekends, or we can offer an exclusive overnight schedule (can be outpatient receiving or ICU oversight) if preferred.

Why Join Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center- Waukesha

WVRC Waukesha is a 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty referral hospital, offering state-of-the-art care and an environment that thrives on collaboration, teaching, and innovation. We're proud of our multi-disciplinary team that includes:

• Talented Emergency Veterinarians
• Board-certified Specialists across multiple disciplines
• Exceptionally skilled Technicians
• Experienced and empathetic Client Care Coordinators

Last Fall we moved to our brand-new, 24,000 sq. ft. facility, purpose-built to support top-tier emergency and specialty services. The new hospital is thoroughly equipped and features:

• Separate ER and ICU areas
• Expanded surgical suites
• Fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures
• Advanced imaging with 128 slice CT and 1.5 T MRI
• Dedicated ER exam and bereavement rooms

Specialty Services Include: Anesthesiology/Pain Management, Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Rehab and Physical Therapy, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Surgery.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Waukesha offers the best of both worlds- charming downtown living with local restaurants, shops, and plenty of parks and outdoor recreation, while still being just a short drive from Milwaukee. With a strong sense of community and easy access to everything southeastern Wisconsin has to offer, it’s a great place to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle without giving up big-city amenities.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• No non-compete clause – we believe in supporting your long-term growth and career flexibility

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice.  This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner Heather Kelly, LVT at [email protected].