Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) is seeking an experienced or internship trained veterinarians who are self-motivated, with excellent multi-tasking skills, and can contribute to our high standard of patient care, client service, and comprehensive communication. The eligible applicant should lead by example and maintain a professional demeanor and contribute positively to the AVES culture.?The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to grow professionally with the hospital and sustain strong relationships with referring colleagues, clients, and support staff. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of top-notch emergency doctors and specialists in a rapidly growing emergency and specialty practice.   

AVES is a progressive, fast-paced multi-disciplinary hospital that was established in 2014 and has had exponential growth since inception.  AVES is locally managed by one of the original founders, Lindsay Vaughn, DVM, DACVECC and joined the NVA-Compassion First Network in 2021 to accelerate their growth and network with other best-in-class specialty and emergency hospitals. We are now excited to be a part of Ethos Veterinary Health! AVES is proud to offer numerous specialty services including Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, Critical Care, Medical Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging. We partner with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets to provide Cardiology services to our hospitalized patients. 

Our facility offers ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray, and high-flow oxygen, allowing us to truly provide gold standard medical care to our patients. In 2025, AVES will be moving to a new state of the art facility that is approximately 45,000 square feet, and numerous additional services will be added to our hospital. We are very excited to continue to grow our hospital with you!  

The eligible candidate should be a self-motivated individual that has great attention to detail in order to provide the highest quality of medicine to hour hospitalized pet. The candidate should have strong desire to contribute positively to our family style culture and lead with kindness in all actions provided to our patients, our clients, and our referring community. Collaboration is a founding principle at AVES therefore the eligible candidate will work alongside emergency veterinarians and specialists that value collaboration and co-management of cases.  

Emergency Veterinarian responsibilities:   

-Receive triages and facilitate treatment plans for both outpatients and inpatients.   

-Continue care for specialty patients that are currently hospitalized.   

-Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests.    

-Create tailored and thorough treatment plans for inpatients including medical therapies as well as next diagnostic steps.   

-Maintain meticulous and accurate medical records.   

-Provide clear and complete communication to clients including recommendations, suspected prognosis, and current clinical status of their pets.   

-Provide referral letters to referring veterinarians as well as taking transfer calls from referring veterinarians regarding incoming patients.   

-Attend morning rounds to collaborate with specialists on the currently hospitalized patients.   

-Contribute to a fantastic team of emergency veterinarians and maintain a positive work culture.    

-Our facility offers ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray, and high-flow oxygen, allowing us to truly provide gold standard medical care to our patients. In 2025, AVES will be moving to a new state of the art facility that is approximately 45,000 square feet, and numerous additional services will be added to our hospital. We are very excited to continue to grow our hospital with you!   

Requirements:   

-DVM or VMD licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas.   

-Active DEA license.   

-Prior emergency experience; internship training preferred.    

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   

-We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance by offering a competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, uniform allowance, personal pet benefits, and CE allowances.   

All interested candidates, please apply online or submit your CV to Linsey Beckner at Linsey.Beckner@ethosvet.com  

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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.

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.

Requirements:   

-DVM or VMD licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas.   

-Active DEA license.   

-Prior emergency experience; internship training preferred.    

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   

About Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty

Ethos Veterinary Health (“Ethos”) consists of over 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals dedicated to advancing animal health and providing exceptional, compassionate care. With a network of over 2,000 specialty and emergency caregivers, Ethos brings together an integrated community of expertise and collaboration enabling continuous growth and learning. As one of the largest veterinary specialty networks, Ethos takes a scientific, evidence-based approach to lead the advancement of cutting-edge medicine to extend and improve the lives of pets. For more information, visit www.ethosvet.com. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals.

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