Job Description



Urgent Care Veterinarian

Sign-On Bonus available for full-time

Urgent Care with Specialty Support in Williston, VT

Flexible scheduling with Full-time or Part-time options available

Why Join Peak Veterinary Referral Center

Our hospital was founded on the principles of providing advanced veterinary medicine, outstanding patient care, compassion for patients and owners, and excellence in our communication with our clients and referring veterinarians in Vermont, New Hampshire, and upstate New York. Peak has a great working environment with a collegial atmosphere among all our doctors and staff.

Peak is part of Ethos Veterinary Health which provides our clinicians the opportunity to be part of a larger network but still maintain its distinctive identity. Ethos is the leader in providing cutting-edge clinical research and outstanding education in private practice. Our focus is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high-quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions.

About Us

• Open 7 days a week, 8AM - 6PM - No overnights!
• 14,000 square foot multi-specialty hospital
• Our services include internal medicine, surgery, oncology, radiology, behavior, and urgent care
• We have a 64 slice CT, mobile mini c-arm, endoscopy suite, ultrasound, oncology suite, and more on-site!

Location Highlight

The Greater Burlington area is situated between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain in northern Vermont. The proximity to mountains and lakes offers unlimited outdoor recreation options. There are numerous colleges and universities in the area, plus top-rated restaurants, cultural attractions, music and food festivals, and entertainment venues. Burlington has been named by Parent Magazine as one of the top areas to raise children and is consistently rated as one of the healthiest places to live.

Perks & Benefits for Full-Time

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance (Highlighted verbiage is from Legal; need to keep)

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-today, you will:

• Deliver high-quality urgent care medicine to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and medical conditions.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Work shifts consisting of 11 clinical hours with 1 hour reserved to complete your charting

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for full state veterinary licensure.
• Minimum of three years of urgent care or related experience preferred.
• Confidence managing urgent medical cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Susanne Miller, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Susanne.Miller@ethosvet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.