Veterinarian - Emergency Urgent Care

@ Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care
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Veterinarian - Emergency Urgent Care

Portland, ME
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About the job

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Maine provides advanced emergency and specialty pet care. An independently owned hospital fostering teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care, PVESC offers a dynamic work environment with modern technology and a new hospital opening in 2026.

Requirements

  • Veterinary license in Maine
  • Emergency veterinary experience
  • Excellent client communication
  • Skilled in critical care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Passion for emergency medicine
  • Team-oriented mindset

Full job description

Description
Are you a compassionate and skilled Emergency/Urgent Care Veterinarian seeking a rewarding opportunity in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) in Portland, Maine is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our exceptional team.

For more than 30 years, PVESC has been dedicated to providing advanced emergency and specialty care to pets and their families throughout Maine. As the only independently owned and operated specialty and emergency hospital in the state, we are proud to foster a culture centered on teamwork, innovation, and compassionate patient care.

Why Portland, Maine?
Portland has consistently been recognized as one of the best places to live in the country. Nestled on the beautiful coast of Maine, the city offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Enjoy award-winning restaurants, breweries, outdoor recreation, beaches, mountains, arts, live music, and a vibrant waterfront community all within reach of a fulfilling veterinary career.

About the Role
As an Emergency Veterinarian at PVESC, you ll work alongside a highly skilled and collaborative team to provide exceptional care for emergency and critical care patients. You ll manage a diverse and challenging caseload while having access to advanced technology, experienced support staff, and specialty colleagues who are committed to delivering the highest level of veterinary medicine.

You ll also have the exciting opportunity to help us transition into our brand-new 42,000 sq ft hospital opening in late 2026, designed to support innovation, collaboration, and excellence in veterinary medicine.

Why Join PVESC?

  • Generous PTO, holidays, and Continuing Education allowance
  • Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
  • Professional licensing, DEA, and membership dues reimbursed
  • Paid liability insurance and VIN membership
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Safe Harbor 401k with 4% match and immediate vesting
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Join Our Team
If you are passionate about emergency medicine and want to practice in a progressive, supportive, and independently owned hospital, we invite you to join PVESC. Come be part of a team that is redefining veterinary emergency and specialty care in Maine while making a meaningful impact on pets and their families every day.

PVESC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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