Emergency Veterinarian

Join a High-Performance Emergency Team in a Leading Veterinary Hospital

Madison Veterinary Specialists (MVS) is seeking a highly motivated collaborative and clinically advanced Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a state-of-the-art AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level II Trauma Center alongside an exceptional team of board-certified specialists and experienced emergency clinicians.

We are intentional about who we are and how we show up:

• We are focused on saying yesto our referring veterinarians our clients and our patients
• We embrace availability understanding the critical role we play in our community
• We practice world-class state-of-the-art medicine
• We prioritize a culture of open honest communicationeven during the hard times
• We trust one another hold each other accountable and believe that being good people matters

This is a team built on both clinical excellence and strong human connection.

Why Madison Veterinary Specialists

• Advanced Diagnostics & Technology
  • Full lab digital radiology ultrasound and advanced imaging access including CT and MRI
  • AAHA-accredited facility with VECCS Level II Trauma Center capabilities
  • Extracorporeal Therapies
  • Radiation Therapies including Synvetin and I-131
  • High technician-to-doctor ratio to support efficient high-quality care
• Specialty Collaboration
  • Work directly alongside board-certified specialists in:
    • Dermatology
    • Surgery
    • Internal Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Critical Care
    • Nephrology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Oncology
  • Integrated team-based approach to complex case management
• Elite Support Team
  • Fear Free Certified professionals supporting low-stress patient handling
  • Mental Health First Aidtrained team members supporting both clients and colleagues
  • Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) and Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
  • Dedicated Emergency Coordinators focused on client communication and case flow
  • Veterinary Assistants embedded across all services to optimize workflow and efficiency
• Intentional Culture
  • Team-oriented environment with strong leadership support
  • Emphasis on communication accountability and professional growth
  • Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary production bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits including health retirement CE and PTO
  • Generous parental leave (up to 100% pay for 10 weeks)

The Role

As an Emergency Veterinarian at MVS you will:

• Provide high-quality emergency and critical care to small animal patients
• Manage a diverse caseload including trauma acute illness and stabilization
• Collaborate closely with specialty services to deliver comprehensive care
• Partner with Emergency Coordinators to ensure clear consistent client communication
• Demonstrate strong team leadership effectively working with and guiding all levels of the patient care team including technicians assistants coordinators and specialists
• Contribute to a high-functioning accountable and team-driven culture
• Support mentor and train Interns

Who You Are

• Internship trained Veterinarianwith eligibility for Wisconsin licensure
• Confident managing high-acuity emergency and trauma cases
• Proven ability to collaborate lead and positively influence within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Effective communicator in fast-paced high-stakes settings
• Committed to continuous learning and clinical excellence

Why Madison Wisconsin

Madison offers a rare combination of career opportunity livability and quality of lifemaking it one of the most desirable places to live and work in the country:

• #1 Best Work-Life Balance City Elevate (2025)
• Top 3 U.S. School Systems (2025)
• #1 City for Software Publishing Jobs surpassing Silicon Valley and Seattle
• #1 U.S. City Where Gen Z Is Getting Hired and Relocating LinkedIn News
• Top 10 Cities in Annual Research Spending in the U.S.
• Leader in Life Sciences ranked Top 10 by WalletHub (2024)
• Most Livable City Livability (2021 & 2022)

Beyond Madison the surrounding region offers exceptional accessibility and outdoor lifestyle opportunities:

• Easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago for travel entertainment and major metro amenities
• Abundant outdoor recreation including hiking kayaking skiing and camping
• Lakes trails and year-round activities that support an active balanced lifestyle

Madison delivers both professional opportunity and personal fulfillmentinside and outside the hospital.

Join Us

At MVS you are not just joining a hospitalyou are joining a team that is building a high-functioning forward-thinking emergency and specialty practice.

If you are looking for a place where you can practice exceptional medicine collaborate with top-tier specialists lead within a strong clinical team and be part of a group that shows up for each other and the communityevery time MVS may be the hospital for you.

Apply today or email to learn more.