Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian (DVM) – Leadership Role – Sugar Land, Texas

A veterinary specialty and emergency hospital is seeking a Lead Emergency Veterinarian to join its team. This role combines clinical emergency care with leadership responsibilities, offering an opportunity to guide a team while maintaining hands-on involvement in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to patients during scheduled clinical shifts

• Oversee daily operations of the emergency department in collaboration with leadership

• Manage scheduling and coordination of the emergency veterinarian team

• Mentor, support, and guide veterinarians and support staff

• Assist in developing and implementing protocols, workflows, and quality standards

• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to hospital initiatives

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited institution

• Active or eligible veterinary license

• Minimum of 3 years of emergency veterinary experience preferred

• Strong clinical skills in managing a wide range of emergency cases

• Leadership experience or interest in a leadership role

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

• Continuing education allowance and professional development support

• Paid licensing fees and professional dues

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling options

How to Apply

Veterinarians interested in this leadership opportunity are encouraged to send their resume to:
📧 Careers@desortstaffing.com

Please complete the online application to be considered.

For more information, please contact:

Sam Ortiz
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
📞 (954) 323-4373
📧 Careers@desortstaffing.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.