Description
EXPERIENCED EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN
Catskill Veterinary Services
Rock Hill, NY | Newburgh, NY | Or Both
Full-Time | Doctor-Owned | High Support | State-of-the-Art Facility (2026)
Emergency medicine is demanding. Your hospital shouldn’t make it harder.
If you’re currently in ER, you already know what matters:
Adequate staffing
Efficient workflow
Clinical autonomy
A team that can actually keep up
That’s exactly what we’ve built.
Catskill Veterinary Services is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing ER team as we expand into a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital in 2026.
WHY ER DOCTORS CHOOSE US OVER CORPORATE
High Staff-to-Doctor Ratio (This Changes Everything)
You are not functioning as a technician here.
You will be supported by:
Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs)
Highly trained ER assistants
A team skilled in:
Triage
Catheter placement
Critical care nursing
Anesthesia monitoring
Your job is to think, diagnose, and lead—not chase tasks.
Efficiency Without Chaos
We are built for flow, not burnout.
Strong internal case distribution
Dedicated primary care network feeding appropriate ER cases
Management that understands real ER workflow
You can move cases efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Doctor-Owned = Real Clinical Autonomy
We are not corporate.
That means:
No production pressure overriding medical judgment
No rigid protocols limiting your decision-making
No layers between you and leadership
You practice medicine your way—with support when you want it.
State-of-the-Art Facility (Opening 2026)
You will be practicing in a modern, purpose-built hospital designed for emergency medicine:
Advanced diagnostics and imaging
Optimized ER workflow and treatment areas
Built with input from clinicians—not corporate templates
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of the ER department.
Continuity of Care (Rare in ER)
Unlike most ER settings:
You can follow cases through internally
Advanced care, surgery, and internal medicine are all in-network
You see outcomes—not just handoffs
This brings meaning back to emergency medicine.
COMPENSATION
Base Salary: $100,000 – $200,000 (based on experience and schedule)
Production Bonus: No negative accrual
High earning potential supported by efficiency and case volume
FLEXIBLE STRUCTURE
Work in Rock Hill, Newburgh, or both
Scheduling designed to prevent burnout
Opportunity to incorporate leadership or mentorship roles
THE TEAM & CULTURE
Collaborative, no-ego environment
Leadership with real clinical experience
Culture of support, not competition
We value:
Strong communication
Team-first mindset
Respect for the demands of ER medicine
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
DVM or VMD
Experience in Emergency Medicine or high-volume Urgent Care
Proficiency in:
Emergency surgery (GDV, splenectomy, wound repair).- SURGICAL WORK IS NOT REQUIRED - ON CALL DOCTOR(S) AVAILABLE
Medical case management (DKA, blocked cats, toxicities)
NYS license (or ability to obtain)
BENEFITS
Generous PTO
Flexible scheduling
CE allowance + paid CE days
401(k) with match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Aflac supplemental coverage
Paid professional dues (DEA, PLIT, AVMA, NYSVMS)
Uniform allowance
Employee pet care discounts
LOCATION – HUDSON VALLEY, NY
Outdoor lifestyle (hiking, skiing, water activities)
Strong food, arts, and cultural scene
Easy access to NYC
Better balance, more space, less congestion
APPLY TODAY
If you are an ER doctor who is tired of:
Being understaffed
Being overextended
Or being managed by non-clinical systems
This is your opportunity to practice at a higher level—with the support to match.
Catskill Veterinary Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
