Description
Emergency Veterinarian
Pet Emergency Center | Missoula, Montana
Looking for a career where you can practice high-quality emergency medicine, continue to grow professionally, and still have time to enjoy life outside the hospital?
Pet Emergency Center is seeking a full-time (part-time also considered) Emergency Veterinarian to join our collaborative team in beautiful Missoula, Montana. We welcome veterinarians with all levels of experience. If you're an experienced emergency clinician, you'll enjoy practicing in a modern, well-equipped hospital alongside a talented support team. If you're new to emergency medicine, we provide structured mentoring and individualized training to help you build confidence in both medical and surgical emergency cases—including GDVs, splenectomies, exploratory surgeries, and other common emergency procedures.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Signing bonus
No on-call responsibilities
Average 12 shifts per month (12-hour shifts)
Nine consecutive days off every six weeks with our standard rotation
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Flexible start date
Strong mentorship for new emergency doctors
Collaborative environment with access to specialty consultation
Our hospital culture is built around three core values: Kindness, Communication, and Service. We believe exceptional patient care starts with taking excellent care of our team. We invest heavily in continuing education, encourage collaboration, and strive to provide the work-life balance that allows our veterinarians to thrive both professionally and personally.
About the Position
You'll provide emergency and critical care for canine and feline patients while working closely with an outstanding team of veterinary technicians and assistants. You'll diagnose and manage a wide variety of medical and surgical emergencies, communicate treatment recommendations with clients, and help guide patient care from admission through discharge.
Ideal candidates are positive, compassionate team players with strong communication skills who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are committed to practicing high-quality medicine.
Our Hospital
Pet Emergency Center has been serving western Montana since 2003 and recently moved into a brand-new, purpose-built emergency and referral hospital.
Our facility includes:
Digital radiography
Complete IDEXX in-house laboratory
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Modern surgical suites
ICU oxygen therapy
Advanced patient monitoring
AVImark electronic medical records
We continue to invest in advanced technology, including future CT and MRI capabilities. Our expanding referral services provide opportunities to collaborate with boarded specialists and continue learning throughout your career.
Benefits
$1000 / shift ($144,000 / year)
$20,000 signing bonus
Health insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Annual CE allowance
Paid AVMA and MVMA dues
Paid Montana veterinary license
Paid DEA registration
Professional liability insurance
VIN membership
Scrub allowance
Employee pet discount
Life in Missoula
Missoula combines the amenities of a vibrant university town with unmatched access to the outdoors. Spend your days off skiing at Snowbowl, floating or fly fishing the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot Rivers, hiking in the surrounding mountains, or exploring Glacier National Park just a few hours away. You'll find outstanding restaurants, breweries, arts, music, and a welcoming community—all while enjoying a schedule that gives you the time to experience it.
If you're looking for a supportive emergency practice where mentorship, teamwork, and quality medicine come first, we'd love to hear from you.
Flexible start date. Full-time and part-time positions available.
Learn more at www.pecmissoula.com
Requirements
Have or be able to obtain licensure in the state of Montana.
