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Emergency Veterinarian- Grand Rapids and Byron Center, Michigan

Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids

Job Description

Experienced Emergency Veterinarian – Grand Rapids & Byron Center, Michigan

Practice progressive emergency medicine in two new state-of-the-art hospitals.

 

The Opportunity
Join a talented emergency team that serves two hospitals:

  • Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids
  • Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Byron Center
 

This position provides variety, collaboration, and the chance to work alongside specialists as well as fellow ER clinicians.

  • Doctors typically split time between the Grand Rapids and Byron Center hospitals, with schedules built for optimal work–life balance.
  • Full-time ER veterinarians work 12-13 shifts per month, with flexible shift trading and generous opportunities to request time off.
  • Our ER clinicians perform emergency surgeries, offering the chance to build and strengthen surgical skills. Mentorship is provided for doctors who are newer to abdominal surgery and excited to grow.
  • A collaborative culture and strong cross-hospital communication ensure doctors always have access to medical support, including during overnight coverage.
 

Our Team & Culture

  • Team of 29 doctors across emergency and specialty services, including Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Critical Care.
  • A collegial environment that values teamwork, open communication, and shared commitment to excellent patient care.
  • Both hospitals have been consistently recognized with Ethos’ top hospital awards for client service, medical excellence, innovation, and employee engagement.
  • Experienced technicians and assistants complete a structured multi-phase training program, ensuring excellent patient care and seamless support for our doctors.
 

Professional Growth & Learning

  • Opportunities to share knowledge with support staff, veterinary student externs and to participate in continuing education.
  • Specialist collaboration and on-the-job training in endoscopy, surgery, and abdominal ultrasound, paired with access to advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments.
 

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos is a network of 150+ ER-specialty hospitals known for clinical excellence, research, and education.

  • Research & Innovation: Ethos invests in clinical research with Ethos Discovery and Ethos Science and Consultancy to make our profession better. Our clinicians can participate in research while performing clinical medicine.
  • Industry-leading Competency Programs: Ethos is the only corporation making competency frameworks in veterinary medicine education through VetBloom, our ASCEND nurse leveling program, and ER Immerse training programs.
 

Location
Work where you can enjoy both city and outdoor life. Grand Rapids offers a vibrant downtown, while Byron Center provides a welcoming suburban community. Both areas offer easy access to Michigan’s lakes, trails, restaurants, breweries, and year-round recreation.

 

Join Us
Looking for variety, collaboration, and a positive team culture? As an experienced ER veterinarian, you’ll find all of this and more at our two thriving West Michigan hospitals.

 

📧 Apply today: email hkelly@ethosvet.com

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health 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, EVH 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.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health 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.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

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