City: Austin
State: Texas
Hospital Name: Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES)
Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) is seeking a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join our thriving, collaborative team in beautiful Austin, Texas! Whether you’re an experienced ER doctor or an internship-trained DVM eager to grow, AVES offers an environment that empowers you to thrive — with the support of exceptional specialists, advanced technology, and a team culture rooted in kindness, respect, learning, and innovation.
Why AVES?
Locally managed by founder Lindsay Vaughn, DVM, DACVECC, AVES is a progressive, multi-specialty hospital that continues to expand to meet the growing needs of our community. Our second location — a brand-new, 45,000 sq. ft. inpatient facility — is scheduled to open by the end of 2025 and will further strengthen our ability to provide integrated specialty and emergency care for pets in Central Texas.
We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, including Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, Critical Care, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Diagnostic Imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and x-ray).
We currently offer high flow oxygen therapy and will soon be adding a ventilator to our oxygen delivery options.
We also partner with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets to deliver high-quality cardiology services for our patients.
AVES is home to the only board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist in Austin, offering an exceptional resource for complex cases and advanced pain management.
Part of the Ethos Veterinary Health Family
As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, AVES is connected to a national network of leading hospitals dedicated to clinical excellence, medical innovation, and lifelong learning.
Ethos is advancing veterinary medicine through:
- Ethos Discovery, a cutting-edge nonprofit advancing science and developing new diagnostics and treatments for animal and human health.
- Ethos Science, our in-house research and clinical trials organization driving evidence-based medicine.
- Ethos Veterinary Education Group (EVEG), offering internships, residencies, and programs like ER Immerse for immersive emergency medicine training.
- ABVP Residency Programs, supporting veterinarians pursuing board certification.
This partnership gives our doctors access to the latest scientific insights, clinical trials, and peer collaboration across the Ethos network — ensuring every pet benefits from the forefront of veterinary medicine.
What’s In It For You?
At AVES, you’ll find a culture that values teamwork, communication, and well-being. We offer:
- Competitive salary and sign-on/relocation bonuses
- Non-traditional ER schedule for better work-life balance
- Access to 50+ veterinary journals
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and uniform allowance
- Personal pet benefits
- Reimbursement for DVM license, DEA, AVMA, and VECCS membership fees
- CE allowance and ongoing learning opportunities
If you’re passionate about emergency medicine, collaboration, and advancing veterinary care, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to Vicki Ojeda @ vicki.ojeda@ethosvet.com