Emergency Veterinarian position in Sugar Hill, GA offering up to $190,000. Step into a high-impact after-hours role with a collaborative team, diverse emergency caseload, and flexible scheduling.
The Hospital
- Dedicated after-hours emergency practice serving dogs and cats with walk-in triage and rapid stabilization.
- Hands-on environment with in-house lab, radiography, ultrasound, and on-site imaging to support timely decision-making.
- Emergency-focused care across a wide range of presentations including trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, gastrointestinal issues, bites, and toxicities.
- Supportive, team-based culture with skilled technicians and client service staff; emphasis on clear communication and pet-owner education.
- Positive community reputation and steady case volume in a trusted local facility.
- Flexible scheduling options aligned with emergency hours, including benefits-eligible reduced-hour weeks, part-time tracks, and overnight-weekend schedules.
- Practical administrative support and multiple payment options that help facilitate patient care.
Location
Sugar Hill offers a dynamic, family-friendly lifestyle with the convenience of Metro Atlanta and the leisure of nearby Lake Lanier. A growing, walkable downtown, year-round events, and excellent parks make it easy to balance a rewarding career with quality of life.
- Easy access to I-985 and I-85, with straightforward commutes across the region and into Atlanta.
- Walkable downtown featuring restaurants, local shops, a farmers market, and live entertainment at The Bowl amphitheater and the Eagle Theatre.
- Abundant recreation: Gary Pirkle Park, E.E. Robinson Park, and the expanding Sugar Hill Greenway, plus quick trips to Lake Lanier and the North Georgia foothills.
- Strong public schools through Gwinnett County Public Schools, with nearby colleges and training options.
- Community events throughout the year, from concerts and seasonal festivals to outdoor movie nights.
- Suburban convenience with nearby major retail, dining, breweries, and new mixed-use developments.
Benefits
- Performance-based production opportunities with no negative accrual
- Long-term incentive program
- Continuing education allowance plus paid state license and professional dues
- Health, dental, vision, life, and mental health support
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Mentorship and structured professional development
- Flexible scheduling, including 30-hour weeks that qualify for full-time benefits
- Part-time options and overnight-weekend-focused schedules available
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available
- Employee referral bonus program
- Professional liability coverage
The Role
- Provide urgent and critical care for dogs and cats in an after-hours, walk-in setting.
- Triage, stabilize, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergencies using in-house lab and imaging.
- Perform soft tissue procedures as appropriate for emergency care.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners; collaborate closely with a skilled support team.
- Shifts align with an emergency schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexible options include a benefits-eligible 30-hour week, part-time schedules, and overnight-weekend tracks.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with license to practice in Georgia (or ability to obtain)
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Emergency or urgent care experience preferred; strong triage and stabilization skills
- Excellent communication and client-service abilities
- Interest in surgery considered a plus
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