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Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) is seeking a Full-Time, Part-time and Relief Small Animal Emergency Doctors for its rapidly growing emergency and specialty hospital in Austin, TX. AVES desires an emergency veterinarian that is self-motivated with excellent multi-tasking skills that 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. We are interested in speaking with experienced ER DVMs, internship-trained DVMs, and new grads or GP DVMs who have an interest in emergency medicine. ER Mentorship is available through AVES and the NVA-Compassion-First Network!

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 in a team of top-notch emergency doctors and specialists in a rapidly growing emergency and specialty practice. Our specialty services currently include Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, and Cardiology (provided by CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets). 

AVES was established in 2014 and has had exponential growth since its establishment. 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. In early 2024, 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 successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, uniform allowance, personal pet benefits and CE allowances. Come and join our team!

All interested candidates apply here or send your CV to christopher.lykins@nvacompassionfirst.com

NVA Overview: NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and pet care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

About Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES)

Compassion-First and NVA recognize that we share deep-rooted values and priorities. For years, our dedication to Specialty and Emergency medicine has been a common background. Our groups have long shared the belief that the best patient care comes from championing hospitals in their local communities and supporting the practices and culture that have made them successful. We believe in empowering veterinarians and their teams with deeper resources so they can do more of what’s already working. Combining our strengths gives us the opportunity to make a lasting and positive impact on the profession, our people, and the care of animals. As one of the only dedicated Specialty and Emergency groups in the industry, NVA Compassion-First is the trusted partner of hospital teams who are looking for more—more resources to advance their medicine, a greater sense of belonging, and increased opportunities to care for their patients, clients and people.

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