Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

Community Pet Hospital

Job Description

Community Pet Hospital is looking for a part-time or full-time Emergency Doctor to join our team! Up to $75k Bonus Package offered, days, overnights and or swing shifts available.

Community Pet Hospital is a progressive, 24hr general practice and emergency center with two locations in Thornton, CO near the beautiful Rocky Mountains - an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise! 

Our 12 doctor small animal practice focuses on high quality medicine, client education and staff development. 

We believe in a team based approach to medicine, with a highly skilled and experienced support staff and regular DVM meetings to draw on collective group experience and ensure collaboration, mentorship, and continued development. We believe work/life balance in emergency medicine is possible and have multiple scheduling options to accommodate different situations.

Our Facility:

  • Digital radiology
  • Digital ultrasound with telemedicine radiologist review
  • Digital dental radiographs
  • Access to STAT rad review
  • Full in house blood analyzers: IDEXX Procyte and Catalyst, I-Stat, Coag Analyzer
  • In house urinalysis, fecals and cytology
  • ECG, BP, SPO2, ligasure
We Offer: 

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Mentorship and growth opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling with work/life balance, including regular 3 day weekends & focus on self care
  • Two locations to serve our loyal client base and accommodate same day/sick
  • Prompt rounds to ensure shifts end on time
  • Generous compensation and benefits package
  • High production potential with take home pay averaging $150k-$200k annually
  • High staff to DVM ratio with skilled technicians

Skills and Basic Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university. 
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
  • Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
  • Manages time and tasks appropriately.
  • Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
  • Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.